How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make in Texas?
$45,940a year
Median yearly pay for legal secretary and administrative assistants in Texas. That is $22.09 an hour or $3,828 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.09
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 13,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,480Median: $45,940Highest 10%: $82,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,480 | $18.98 | |
| 25th | $41,590 | $20.00 | |
| Median | $45,940 | $22.09 | |
| 75th | $62,610 | $30.10 | |
| 90th | $82,680 | $39.75 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Midland, TX | $60,070 |
| Austin, TX | $55,940 |
| Amarillo, TX | $49,850 |
| Killeen, TX | $48,790 |
| College Station, TX | $48,510 |
| El Paso, TX | $47,970 |
| Waco, TX | $47,930 |
| Longview, TX | $47,860 |
| Brownsville, TX | $47,630 |
| Tyler, TX | $46,650 |
| Beaumont, TX | $46,510 |
| Lubbock, TX | $46,450 |
| Abilene, TX | $46,370 |
| San Angelo, TX | $46,260 |
| Houston, TX | $46,150 |
| Texarkana, TX | $45,410 |
| Odessa, TX | $45,150 |
| McAllen, TX | $45,100 |
| San Antonio, TX | $44,970 |
| Laredo, TX | $44,740 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $42,890 |
| Dallas, TX | $42,690 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $41,990 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $38,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for legal secretary and administrative assistants.
| 38. Iowa | $46,590 |
| 39. Alabama | $45,950 |
| 40. Oklahoma | $45,950 |
| 41. Texas | $45,940 |
| 42. Nebraska | $45,800 |
| 43. Tennessee | $45,340 |
| 44. Mississippi | $45,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $22.09 ($45,940 a year).
Do legal secretary and administrative assistants make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $45,940 against $55,570 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Texas rank for legal secretary and administrative assistant pay?
Texas ranks 41 of 50 states.
Which city in Texas pays legal secretary and administrative assistants the most?
Midland, TX, with a median of $60,070 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.