Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Eastern Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,990 -28% vs national
Median hourly $18.75
10th percentile $32,710
90th percentile $60,310
Employed locally 120
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,710
    25th
    $36,050
    50th (median)
    $38,990
    75th
    $48,510
    90th
    $60,310

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$34,690
    Customer Service Representatives$32,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,330
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$41,960
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$39,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make per hour in Eastern Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Eastern Region of Texas is $18.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.87 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Region of Texas above or below average for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Eastern Region of Texas is 28% 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 Eastern Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $32,710 per year in Eastern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,050.