Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Odessa, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Odessa, TX

Median annual salary $41,440 -23.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.92
10th percentile $35,690
90th percentile $57,690
Employed locally 50
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,690
    25th
    $36,130
    50th (median)
    $41,440
    75th
    $50,440
    90th
    $57,690

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 58% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 42% 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 Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,210
    Customer Service Representatives $38,130
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,220
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $40,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Odessa, TX is $19.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Odessa, TX is 23.5% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,690 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,130.