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Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,140
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.1% vs 2024
$45,850
Mean Salary
$45,140
Median Salary
$21.70
Hourly Rate
149,650 people work as Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Texas
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Texas earn a median salary of $45,140 per year ($3,761/month).
This is 4.0% below the national average of $47,012.
Texas ranks #36 out of 51 states for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive pay.
Approximately 149,650 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 4.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Perform routine administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Reading Comprehension
3.88
Writing
3.75
Service Orientation
3.5
Key Knowledge Areas
Administrative
4.52
English Language
4.29
Computers and Electronics
3.84
Customer and Personal Service
3.76
Administration and Management
3.43
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(49.9% of workers)
Salary Range: Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Texas
Salaries for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Texas range from $29,810 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $63,020 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,030 and $53,540.
Median $45,140
P10: $29,810P25: $36,030P75: $53,540P90: $63,020
10th
$29,810
25th
$36,030
Median
$45,140
75th
$53,540
90th
$63,020
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$29,810
$14.33
$2,484
25th Percentile
$36,030
$17.32
$3,002
Median (50th)
$45,140
$21.70
$3,761
75th Percentile
$53,540
$25.74
$4,461
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$63,020
$30.30
$5,251
Note: The mean (average) salary of $45,850 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#36
Texas ranks #36 of 51 states
$47,012
National avg. for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
How much do Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive make in Texas?
The median annual salary for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Texas is $45,140 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $45,850.
What is the salary range for a Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Texas?
Salaries for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Texas range from $29,810 at the 10th percentile to $63,020 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,030 and $53,540.
What is the starting salary for a Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Texas?
Entry-level Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive positions in Texas typically start around $29,810 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,030 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 149,650 people are employed as Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Texas is approximately $21.70 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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