Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $77,690 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.35
10th percentile $50,800
90th percentile $102,160
Employed locally 8,960
National median $74,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,800
    25th
    $62,500
    50th (median)
    $77,690
    75th
    $89,510
    90th
    $102,160

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 89% Median Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary is 11% 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
    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
    Odessa, TX $66,700

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $42,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $69,360
    Office Clerks, General $41,790
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,610
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,530
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $40,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Dallas, TX is $37.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary in Dallas, TX is 4.6% above 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $50,800 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,500.