Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary in Puerto Rico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $21,320 -53.9% vs national
Median hourly $10.25
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $29,980
Employed locally 500
National median $46,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $19,950
    50th (median)
    $21,320
    75th
    $24,910
    90th
    $29,980

    Top-paying metros for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Haven, CT $62,600
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,320
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,310
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $57,440
    Napa, CA $56,690

    Related occupations in Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$20,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$31,380
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$20,230
    Customer Service Representatives$22,270
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$25,630
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$22,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive make per hour in Puerto Rico?

    The median hourly wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Puerto Rico is $10.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.03 or more per hour.

    Is Puerto Rico above or below average for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salaries?

    The median Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salary in Puerto Rico is 53.9% below the national median of $46,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (10th percentile) earn around $19,760 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,950.