Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Salary in Texas

$32,445 $105,293
10th pct Median: $61,217 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$32,445
25th Percentile$44,076
50th (Median)$61,217
75th Percentile$84,479
90th (Top Earners)$105,293
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Texas median salary of $61,217 for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants has the purchasing power of approximately $64,917 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Texas's lower cost of living (COL index: 94.3) means your salary goes further than in higher-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants make in Texas?
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Texas earn a median annual salary of $61,217 per year ($29.43/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $63,110.
Is Texas a good state for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants?
Texas pays slightly below the national average for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants. Cost of living in Texas is lower average (COL index: 94.3).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Texas?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 94.3 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $61,217 salary in Texas has the purchasing power of approximately $64,917 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Texas increase real purchasing power.
How does Texas compare to neighboring states for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Texas

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $322,234
2 Radiologists $300,622
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $297,033
4 Neurologists $286,732
5 Surgeons, All Other $285,684
6 Psychiatrists $242,304
7 Physicians, Pathologists $236,602
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $236,040
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Texas

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the administrative sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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