Administrative Assistant salary in Sherman-Denison, TX
Sherman-Denison is a lower-cost market for administrative assistants: the median of $43,710 a year1 is 3.2% below the Texas statewide median of $45,140, and 8.1% below the US median of $47,540. Nationally it ranks #303 of 520 areas. About 530 administrative assistants work here.
BLS occupation 43-6014, area Sherman-Denison, TX. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Sherman-Denison against Texas and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $29,490 | $43,710 | $60,450 | |
| Texas | $29,810 | $45,140 | $63,020 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
The middle half of administrative assistants in Sherman-Denison earns $34,340–$50,420. The top tenth earns $60,450 or more, 2.0 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.0 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $16,080 wide, against $17,510 across Texas and $19,170 nationally: employers in Sherman-Denison 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 | $29,490 | $2,458 | $14.18 | $38,052 |
| 25th percentile | $34,340 | $2,862 | $16.51 | $44,310 |
| Median | $43,710 | $3,642 | $21.01 | $56,400 |
| 75th percentile | $50,420 | $4,202 | $24.24 | $65,058 |
| 90th percentile | $60,450 | $5,038 | $29.06 | $78,000 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $9,370 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $6,710, or about $8,658 once benefits are added. 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 Sherman-Denison, and the Texas statewide median of $45,140 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Sherman-Denison
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 $12,690 to the $43,710 median and brings it to $56,400 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 Sherman-Denison
Of the 15 roles we track in Sherman-Denison, this one ranks #11 by median pay, between bookkeepers ($47,790) and medical administrative assistants ($40,160). Project Coordinator is the highest at $85,260.
| Role | Median | vs administrative assistant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegal | +10.1% | 60 | |
| Bookkeeper | +9.3% | 380 | |
| Administrative Assistant | this role | 530 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -8.1% | 380 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -15.1% | 840 |
Measured against the US median, administrative assistants rank #2 of the 15 roles we track in Sherman-Denison (-8.1%), between bookkeepers (-5.7%) and accountants (-9.6%). The typical role here is at -14.7%, so, measured against the US, administrative assistants cost more in Sherman-Denison than the area's general pay level would suggest. Administrative assistants hold 12.0% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Sherman-Denison, 9.6% across Texas and 10.9% 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. Of the 29 areas in Texas with more administrative assistants than Sherman-Denison, 24 pay less, the largest of them San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX ($43,440), El Paso, TX ($39,280) and the North Region of Texas nonmetro area ($40,050).
| Area | Median | vs Sherman-Denison | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | +8.6% | 37,550 | |
| Houston-Pasadena, TX | +7.0% | 33,710 | |
| Odessa, TX | +3.1% | 920 | |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | this area | 530 | |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | -0.6% | 12,260 | |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | -0.9% | 1,980 | |
| Waco, TX | -0.9% | 1,470 |
Sherman-Denison against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Sherman-Denison is #450 of 520 US areas for this job. The market is small, and its pay sits near the middle of the US range. Outside Texas, Hagerstown-Martinsburg and Spartanburg pay just above Sherman-Denison and Billings and Punta Gorda just below. All four are within $40 a year of the median in Sherman-Denison. Of the three markets with about as many administrative assistants, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Sherman-Denison | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro, CA | +12.4% | 540 | jobs | |
| Jackson, MI | +7.6% | 530 | jobs | |
| Elmira, NY | +1.7% | 530 | jobs | |
| Spartanburg, SC | +0.1% | 1,700 | pay | |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | +0.1% | 1,800 | pay | |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | this area | 530 | ||
| Billings, MT | -0.1% | 730 | pay | |
| Punta Gorda, FL | -0.1% | 640 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an administrative assistant in Sherman-Denison, TX?
About $56,400 a year at the median, or $4,700 a month: $43,710 in pay plus about $12,690 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for administrative assistants in Sherman-Denison?
The median was $43,710 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $29,490, the 90th $60,450, and the middle half earned $34,340 to $50,420.
Is Sherman-Denison cheaper than the rest of Texas for administrative assistants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $43,710 against $45,140 statewide. The next area up in Texas is Odessa at $45,060, the next down San Antonio-New Braunfels at $43,440.
How many administrative assistants work in Sherman-Denison?
BLS counts about 530 in the May 2025 survey. 29 areas in Texas have more; the closest in size is San Angelo, with about 570.
Does an administrative assistant cost more than a medical administrative assistant in Sherman-Denison?
Yes: $3,550 a year more at the median. The medians are $43,710 and $40,160.
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.