How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Texas?
$45,140a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in Texas. That is $21.70 an hour or $3,762 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.70
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 149,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,810Median: $45,140Highest 10%: $63,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,810 | $14.33 | |
| 25th | $36,030 | $17.32 | |
| Median | $45,140 | $21.70 | |
| 75th | $53,540 | $25.74 | |
| 90th | $63,020 | $30.30 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| 33. North Carolina | $45,790 |
| 34. Wyoming | $45,450 |
| 35. Iowa | $45,150 |
| 36. Texas | $45,140 |
| 37. South Carolina | $44,880 |
| 38. Indiana | $44,270 |
| 39. Kentucky | $44,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $21.70 ($45,140 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $45,140 against $47,540 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Texas rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
Texas ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays secretary and administrative assistants the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $48,470 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.