Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $38,820 -28.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.66
10th percentile $32,030
90th percentile $63,150
Employed locally 60
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,030
    25th
    $36,760
    50th (median)
    $38,820
    75th
    $50,130
    90th
    $63,150

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 76% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 24% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $51,960
    Tyler, TX $49,810

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $37,100
    Office Clerks, General $30,290
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $48,840
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $28,440
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $35,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Brownsville, TX is $18.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Brownsville, TX is 28.3% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $32,030 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,760.