Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Austin, TX

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

Median annual salary $51,960 -4% vs national
Median hourly $24.98
10th percentile $39,430
90th percentile $81,660
Employed locally 1,020
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,430
    25th
    $44,990
    50th (median)
    $51,960
    75th
    $66,020
    90th
    $81,660

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 53% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,130
    District of Columbia $101,170
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $88,600
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,210
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $77,780
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $75,620

    Nearby metros — Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $58,820
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $58,240
    College Station-Bryan, TX $53,360
    Midland, TX $52,630
    Tyler, TX $49,810
    Amarillo, TX $47,840

    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
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $66,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Austin, TX is $24.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Austin, TX is 4% below the national median of $54,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,430 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,990.