Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Texas

$20,595 $66,836
10th pct Median: $38,858 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$20,595
25th Percentile$27,978
50th (Median)$38,858
75th Percentile$53,624
90th (Top Earners)$66,836
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Texas median salary of $38,858 for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants has the purchasing power of approximately $41,207 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Texas's lower cost of living (COL index: 94.3) means your salary goes further than in higher-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make in Texas?
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Texas earn a median annual salary of $38,858 per year ($18.68/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $40,060.
Is Texas a good state for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants?
Texas pays slightly below the national average for medical secretaries and administrative assistants. Cost of living in Texas is lower average (COL index: 94.3).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Texas?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 94.3 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $38,858 salary in Texas has the purchasing power of approximately $41,207 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Texas increase real purchasing power.
How does Texas compare to neighboring states for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Texas

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $322,234
2 Radiologists $300,622
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $297,033
4 Neurologists $286,732
5 Surgeons, All Other $285,684
6 Psychiatrists $242,304
7 Physicians, Pathologists $236,602
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $236,040
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Texas

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the administrative sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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