How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Houston?
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $22.48 an hour or $3,896 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.48
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 154 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 33,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,770 | $14.31 | |
| 25th | $36,630 | $17.61 | |
| Median | $46,750 | $22.48 | |
| 75th | $57,560 | $27.67 | |
| 90th | $65,940 | $31.70 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Austin, TX | $48,470 |
| Midland, TX | $48,270 |
| Dallas, TX | $47,450 |
| Odessa, TX | $45,060 |
| Sherman, TX | $43,710 |
| San Antonio, TX | $43,440 |
| Beaumont, TX | $43,310 |
| Waco, TX | $43,310 |
| Killeen, TX | $42,740 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $42,700 |
| Victoria, TX | $42,240 |
| Tyler, TX | $41,810 |
| Lubbock, TX | $40,850 |
| Longview, TX | $40,620 |
| San Angelo, TX | $40,360 |
| College Station, TX | $39,620 |
| Abilene, TX | $39,360 |
| El Paso, TX | $39,280 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $39,140 |
| McAllen, TX | $39,010 |
| Brownsville, TX | $38,800 |
| Amarillo, TX | $38,660 |
| Texarkana, TX | $37,490 |
| Laredo, TX | $37,080 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $36,310 |
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Salaries for every job in Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $22.48 ($46,750 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $46,750 against $47,540 nationally, 2% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $45,140, so Houston pays 4% more.
Where does Houston rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
154 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,940 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.