Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $59,470 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.59
10th percentile $41,410
90th percentile $84,060
Employed locally 450
National median $74,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,410
    25th
    $49,210
    50th (median)
    $59,470
    75th
    $72,610
    90th
    $84,060

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 101% Median Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary is 1% above 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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $35,630
    Office Clerks, General $32,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $53,510
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,150
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $40,070
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $33,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in El Paso, TX is $28.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary in El Paso, TX is 19.9% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $41,410 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,210.