Is Houston a strong pay market for Administrative Assistants?

At a $46,750 median, Houston is $790 (2%) below the national median. The U.S. median is $47,540. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.

How can I earn more as an Administrative Assistant in Houston?

Target employers paying toward the $57,560 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Administrative Assistant openings in Houston and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

Administrative Assistant Salary in Houston, TX

Median: $22.48/hour ($46,750/year) — $790 (2%) below the national median. Range: $36,630–$57,560.

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Last updated: 2026-07-04 · Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · National Administrative Assistant salary guide

The median Administrative Assistant salary in Houston, TX is $22.48/hour ($46,750/year) ($790 (2%) below the national median), with a typical range of $36,630–$57,560. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

Salary stats
Metric	Value	Source
Median	$22.48/hour ($46,750/year)	BLS
Range	$36,630–$57,560	BLS

### Key facts for Administrative Assistant in Houston Median pay and comparison. - Median is the middle value. - Data from BLS.

Administrative Assistant Salary in Houston vs. National Average

25th Pct (Houston) $36,630

Median (Houston) $46,750

75th Pct (Houston) $57,560

National median: $47,540/yr. Houston is $790 (2%) below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area (SOC 43-6014, Administrative Assistant).

Administrative Assistant pay in Houston, TX — common questions

How much does an Administrative Assistant make in Houston, TX?: The median Administrative Assistant salary in Houston, TX is $22.48/hour ($46,750/year) ($790 (2%) below the national median), with a typical range of $36,630–$57,560 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is Houston a strong pay market for Administrative Assistants?: At a $46,750 median, Houston is $790 (2%) below the national median. The U.S. median is $47,540. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.
How can I earn more as an Administrative Assistant in Houston?: Target employers paying toward the $57,560 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Administrative Assistant openings in Houston and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

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