Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Tyler, TX

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

Median annual salary $49,810 -8% vs national
Median hourly $23.95
10th percentile $36,280
90th percentile $69,620
Employed locally 40
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,280
    25th
    $38,720
    50th (median)
    $49,810
    75th
    $57,880
    90th
    $69,620

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 69% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 31% 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
    Amarillo, TX $47,840

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$36,730
    Office Clerks, General$35,610
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$40,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$58,970
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$43,830
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$31,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Tyler, TX is $23.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Tyler, TX is 8% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,280 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,720.