Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary in Eastern Region of Texas

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

Median annual salary $38,240 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.38
10th percentile $25,490
90th percentile $55,230
Employed locally 1,550
National median $46,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,490
    25th
    $31,860
    50th (median)
    $38,240
    75th
    $46,980
    90th
    $55,230

    Top-paying metros for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Haven, CT $62,600
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,320
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,310
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $57,440
    Napa, CA $56,690

    Related occupations in Eastern Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$34,690
    Customer Service Representatives$32,170
    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
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$30,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Eastern Region of Texas is $18.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive salary in Eastern Region of Texas is 17.4% below the national median of $46,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Eastern Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (10th percentile) earn around $25,490 per year in Eastern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,860.