How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make in Texas?
$42,910a year
Median yearly pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants in Texas. That is $20.63 an hour or $3,576 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.63
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 78,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,090Median: $42,910Highest 10%: $56,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,090 | $15.91 | |
| 25th | $37,170 | $17.87 | |
| Median | $42,910 | $20.63 | |
| 75th | $47,850 | $23.00 | |
| 90th | $56,570 | $27.20 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $46,510 |
| Dallas, TX | $45,630 |
| Midland, TX | $44,250 |
| Houston, TX | $44,210 |
| Abilene, TX | $43,790 |
| San Angelo, TX | $42,560 |
| San Antonio, TX | $42,560 |
| College Station, TX | $40,910 |
| Odessa, TX | $40,220 |
| Sherman, TX | $40,160 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $39,560 |
| Lubbock, TX | $39,560 |
| Amarillo, TX | $38,810 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $38,660 |
| Killeen, TX | $38,630 |
| Waco, TX | $38,190 |
| Beaumont, TX | $38,090 |
| Victoria, TX | $37,920 |
| Tyler, TX | $37,880 |
| Laredo, TX | $37,190 |
| Brownsville, TX | $37,030 |
| Longview, TX | $36,970 |
| El Paso, TX | $36,790 |
| McAllen, TX | $36,370 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $35,750 |
| Texarkana, TX | $35,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical secretary and administrative assistants.
| 36. Montana | $43,740 |
| 37. Georgia | $43,160 |
| 38. Kansas | $43,020 |
| 39. Texas | $42,910 |
| 40. Florida | $41,730 |
| 41. Michigan | $41,100 |
| 42. Iowa | $40,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $20.63 ($42,910 a year).
Do medical secretary and administrative assistants make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $42,910 against $45,930 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Texas rank for medical secretary and administrative assistant pay?
Texas ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays medical secretary and administrative assistants the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $46,510 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.