How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make in Dallas?
Median yearly pay for executive secretary and executive administrative assistants in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $38.57 an hour or $6,686 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.57
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 8,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,430 | $27.13 | |
| 25th | $65,330 | $31.41 | |
| Median | $80,230 | $38.57 | |
| 75th | $96,840 | $46.56 | |
| 90th | $116,200 | $55.85 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for executive secretary and executive administrative assistants.
| Houston, TX | $74,850 |
| San Antonio, TX | $73,700 |
| Odessa, TX | $70,020 |
| Austin, TX | $69,600 |
| Victoria, TX | $68,580 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $67,360 |
| Waco, TX | $66,980 |
| Beaumont, TX | $66,740 |
| Tyler, TX | $65,290 |
| Sherman, TX | $64,930 |
| San Angelo, TX | $64,460 |
| Amarillo, TX | $64,350 |
| Lubbock, TX | $63,830 |
| Abilene, TX | $63,480 |
| El Paso, TX | $62,450 |
| College Station, TX | $62,260 |
| Longview, TX | $61,710 |
| Killeen, TX | $61,030 |
| McAllen, TX | $60,410 |
| Brownsville, TX | $60,060 |
| Laredo, TX | $58,550 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $58,060 |
| Texarkana, TX | $55,200 |
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Salaries for every job in Dallas, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $38.57 ($80,230 a year).
Do executive secretary and executive administrative assistants make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $80,230 against $76,590 nationally, 5% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $71,990, so Dallas pays 11% more.
Where does Dallas rank for executive secretary and executive administrative assistant pay?
28 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $116,200 or more.
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.