Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $66,140 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.80
10th percentile $49,500
90th percentile $94,810
Employed locally 8,530
National median $74,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,500
    25th
    $56,530
    50th (median)
    $66,140
    75th
    $79,470
    90th
    $94,810

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 68% Median Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $101,130
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $97,340
    District of Columbia $85,520
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,450
    California $84,790

    Nearby metros — Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $77,690
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $75,110
    Midland, TX $75,020
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $68,370
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $68,310
    San Angelo, TX $67,770

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,620
    Office Clerks, General $42,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,620
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $54,300
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Austin, TX is $31.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.19 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary in Austin, TX is 10.9% below the national median of $74,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Austin?

    Entry-level Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $49,500 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,530.