How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make in Houston?
Median yearly pay for executive secretary and executive administrative assistants in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $35.99 an hour or $6,238 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.99
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 7,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,480 | $24.75 | |
| 25th | $59,550 | $28.63 | |
| Median | $74,850 | $35.99 | |
| 75th | $90,560 | $43.54 | |
| 90th | $105,000 | $50.47 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for executive secretary and executive administrative assistants.
| Dallas, TX | $80,230 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker | $65,990 |
| Postal Service Clerk | $64,670 |
| Brokerage Clerk | $63,510 |
| Postal Service Mail Carrier | $62,070 |
| Production | $57,600 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorter | $55,350 |
| Financial Clerk | $54,680 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk | $54,090 |
| Desktop Publisher | $50,770 |
| Cargo and Freight Agent | $50,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $35.99 ($74,850 a year).
Do executive secretary and executive administrative assistants make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $74,850 against $76,590 nationally, 2% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $71,990, so Houston pays 4% more.
Where does Houston rank for executive secretary and executive administrative assistant pay?
66 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $105,000 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.