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How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in McAllen?

$39,010a year

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area. That is $18.75 an hour or $3,251 a month.

Hourly
$18.75
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
347 of 392
Jobs in the area
3,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,390Median: $39,010Highest 10%: $54,620
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,390$13.17
25th$31,580$15.18
Median$39,010$18.75
75th$46,150$22.19
90th$54,620$26.26

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.

Austin, TX$48,470
Midland, TX$48,270
Dallas, TX$47,450
Houston, TX$46,750
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
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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Related jobs in McAllen

Same field, median yearly pay.

Postal Service Clerk$68,810
Postal Service Mail Carrier$64,250
Postal Service Mail Sorter$61,570
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$60,410
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$55,570
Production$46,200
Eligibility Interviewer$45,660
Loan Interviewer and Clerk$45,480
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$45,100
Cargo and Freight Agent$44,380
Salaries for every job in McAllen, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in McAllen?

The median hourly pay in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area is $18.75 ($39,010 a year).

Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in McAllen than the national average?

No: $39,010 against $47,540 nationally, 18% less.

How does McAllen compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $45,140, so McAllen pays 14% less.

Where does McAllen rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?

347 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in McAllen?

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,620 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.