Administrative Assistant salary in Amarillo, TX
Amarillo is a lower-cost market for administrative assistants: the median of $38,660 a year1 is 14.4% below the Texas statewide median of $45,140, and 18.7% below the US median of $47,540. That is in the bottom quarter of US areas (#453 of 520). BLS counts about 1,410 people in this job here.
BLS occupation 43-6014, area Amarillo, TX. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Amarillo against Texas and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo, TX | $27,950 | $38,660 | $59,770 | |
| Texas | $29,810 | $45,140 | $63,020 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
Administrative assistants at the 90th percentile earn $59,770, 2.1 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.0. The middle half of administrative assistants in Amarillo earns $32,940–$47,680. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $14,740 wide, against $17,510 across Texas and $19,170 nationally: employers in Amarillo pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an administrative assistant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,950 | $2,329 | $13.44 | $36,065 |
| 25th percentile | $32,940 | $2,745 | $15.84 | $42,503 |
| Median | $38,660 | $3,222 | $18.59 | $49,884 |
| 75th percentile | $47,680 | $3,973 | $22.92 | $61,523 |
| 90th percentile | $59,770 | $4,981 | $28.74 | $77,123 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $9,020 over the median, the 25th only $5,720 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $11,639 a year in employer cost. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $47,540 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Amarillo, and the Texas statewide median of $45,140 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Amarillo
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $11,224 to the $38,660 median and brings it to $49,884 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Amarillo
Of the 17 roles we track in Amarillo, this one ranks #15 by median pay, between medical administrative assistants ($38,810) and data entry specialists ($37,830). Project Coordinator is the highest at $83,210.
| Role | Median | vs administrative assistant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Support Specialist | +0.9% | 2,280 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | +0.4% | 620 | |
| Administrative Assistant | this role | 1,410 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -2.1% | 70 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -12.3% | 900 |
Measured against the US median, administrative assistants rank #15 of the 17 roles we track in Amarillo (-18.7%), between project coordinators (-18.7%) and marketing specialists (-22.1%). The typical role here is at -14.2%, so, measured against the US, administrative assistants cost less in Amarillo than the area's general pay level would suggest. Administrative assistants hold 12.1% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Amarillo, 9.5% across Texas and 10.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Texas
Across the 32 areas of Texas with data for this job, the median runs from $36,310 in Eagle Pass to $48,470 in Austin-Round Rock, a gap of $12,160 a year. All 18 areas in Texas with more administrative assistants than Amarillo also pay more, among them Dallas-Fort Worth, TX ($47,450) and Houston-Pasadena, TX ($46,750).
| Area | Median | vs Amarillo | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Region of Texas (Nonmetro) | +1.2% | 1,570 | |
| McAllen-Edinburg, TX | +0.9% | 3,180 | |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | +0.4% | 1,760 | |
| Amarillo, TX | this area | 1,410 | |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | -3.0% | 670 | |
| Laredo, TX | -4.1% | 1,310 | |
| Eagle Pass, TX | -6.1% | 230 |
Amarillo against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Amarillo is #231 of 520 US areas for this job. It is a mid-sized market, and its pay is in the bottom quarter of US areas. Outside Texas, Muncie and Homosassa Springs pay just above Amarillo and Johnstown and Cheyenne just below. All four are within $180 a year of the median in Amarillo. Of the three markets with about as many administrative assistants, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Amarillo | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich-New London, CT | +40.6% | 1,410 | jobs | |
| Binghamton, NY | +23.0% | 1,420 | jobs | |
| Lake Charles, LA | +4.1% | 1,390 | jobs | |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | +0.5% | 400 | pay | |
| Muncie, IN | +0.3% | 340 | pay | |
| Amarillo, TX | this area | 1,410 | ||
| Johnstown, PA | +0.0% | 700 | pay | |
| Cheyenne, WY | -0.2% | 330 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an administrative assistant in Amarillo, TX?
About $49,884 a year at the median, or $4,157 a month: $38,660 in pay plus about $11,224 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for administrative assistants in Amarillo?
Pay here is lower than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $38,660 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $27,950, the 90th $59,770, and the middle half earned $32,940 to $47,680.
Is Amarillo cheaper than the rest of Texas for administrative assistants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $38,660 against $45,140 statewide. The next area up in Texas is Brownsville-Harlingen at $38,800, the next down Texarkana at $37,490.
How many administrative assistants work in Amarillo?
BLS counts about 1,410 in the May 2025 survey. 18 areas in Texas have more; the closest in size is College Station-Bryan, with about 1,430.
Does an administrative assistant cost more than a data entry specialist in Amarillo?
Yes: $830 a year more at the median. The medians are $38,660 and $37,830.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6014: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.