Administrative Assistant salary in Dallas, TX
Median pay, Dallas-Fort Worth metro
$47,450/year
about $22.81 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $38,100 – $57,250
Half of administrative assistants in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area earn more than $47,450 a year and half earn less. That's about the same as the national median of $47,540, and ranks #19 of the 29 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $32,990 | $15.86 |
| 25th | $38,100 | $18.32 |
| Median (50th) | $47,450 | $22.81 |
| 75th | $57,250 | $27.52 |
| 90th (top earners) | $64,200 | $30.87 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a administrative assistant job in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $38,100 ($18.32/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $38,100 to $57,250 ($18.32 to $27.52/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $57,250 ($27.52/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Executive assistant roles supporting senior leaders usually pay more than general admin roles and fall under a different BLS category.
- Ask whether the role is hourly or salaried, and how overtime is handled.
- "Other duties as assigned" can grow quickly. Ask what a typical week looks like.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Dallas-Fort Worth metro. Occupation: Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (SOC 43-6014). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.