Administrative Assistant salary in Houston, TX
Median pay, Houston metro
$46,750/year
about $22.48 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $36,630 – $57,560
Half of administrative assistants in the Houston metro area earn more than $46,750 a year and half earn less. That's 2% lower than the national median of $47,540, and ranks #23 of the 29 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $29,770 | $14.31 |
| 25th | $36,630 | $17.61 |
| Median (50th) | $46,750 | $22.48 |
| 75th | $57,560 | $27.67 |
| 90th (top earners) | $65,940 | $31.70 |
*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 Houston metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $36,630 ($17.61/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $36,630 to $57,560 ($17.61 to $27.67/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $57,560 ($27.67/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, Houston 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.