Administrative Assistant salary in Tyler, TX
Hiring an administrative assistant costs less in Tyler than in Texas or the country as a whole. The median is $41,810 a year1: 7.4% below the Texas statewide median of $45,140 and 12.1% below the US median of $47,540. Nationally it ranks #359 of 520 areas. BLS counts about 1,220 people in this job here.
BLS occupation 43-6014, area Tyler, TX. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Tyler against Texas and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler, TX | $29,080 | $41,810 | $59,810 | |
| Texas | $29,810 | $45,140 | $63,020 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
The middle half of administrative assistants in Tyler earns $34,090–$48,820. The top tenth earns $59,810 or more, 2.1 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 $14,730 wide, against $17,510 across Texas and $19,170 nationally: employers in Tyler 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 | $29,080 | $2,423 | $13.98 | $37,523 |
| 25th percentile | $34,090 | $2,841 | $16.39 | $43,987 |
| Median | $41,810 | $3,484 | $20.10 | $53,948 |
| 75th percentile | $48,820 | $4,068 | $23.47 | $62,994 |
| 90th percentile | $59,810 | $4,984 | $28.75 | $77,174 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $7,720 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $7,010, or about $9,045 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 Tyler, and the Texas statewide median of $45,140 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Tyler
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 $12,138 to the $41,810 median and brings it to $53,948 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 Tyler
Of the 16 roles we track in Tyler, this one ranks #11 by median pay, between bookkeepers ($45,830) and data entry specialists ($38,020). Project Coordinator is the highest at $79,110.
| Role | Median | vs administrative assistant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll Specialist | +11.3% | 80 | |
| Bookkeeper | +9.6% | 940 | |
| Administrative Assistant | this role | 1,220 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -9.1% | 130 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -9.4% | 790 |
Measured against the US median, administrative assistants rank #4 of the 16 roles we track in Tyler (-12.1%), between bookkeepers (-9.6%) and accountants (-12.9%). The typical role here is at -15.6%, so, measured against the US, administrative assistants cost more in Tyler than the area's general pay level would suggest. Administrative assistants hold 11.7% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Tyler, 9.6% 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. Of the 22 areas in Texas with more administrative assistants than Tyler, 12 pay less, the largest of them El Paso, TX ($39,280), the North Region of Texas nonmetro area ($40,050) and McAllen-Edinburg, TX ($39,010).
| Area | Median | vs Tyler | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi, TX | +2.1% | 2,150 | |
| Victoria, TX | +1.0% | 440 | |
| Border Region of Texas (Nonmetro) | +0.1% | 620 | |
| Tyler, TX | this area | 1,220 | |
| Lubbock, TX | -2.3% | 1,910 | |
| Hill Country Region of Texas (Nonmetro) | -2.8% | 3,040 | |
| Longview, TX | -2.8% | 1,410 |
Tyler against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Tyler is #275 of 520 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Texas, Morgantown and Paducah pay just above Tyler and Lakeland-Winter Haven and Rapid City just below. All four are within $90 a year of the median in Tyler. Of the three markets with about as many administrative assistants, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Tyler | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | +15.4% | 1,220 | jobs | |
| Duluth, MN-WI | +14.2% | 1,220 | jobs | |
| Lawrence, KS | +2.0% | 1,230 | jobs | |
| Paducah, KY-IL | +0.0% | 410 | pay | |
| Morgantown, WV | +0.0% | 790 | pay | |
| Tyler, TX | this area | 1,220 | ||
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | -0.1% | 2,430 | pay | |
| Rapid City, SD | -0.2% | 990 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an administrative assistant in Tyler, TX?
About $53,948 a year at the median, or $4,496 a month: $41,810 in pay plus about $12,138 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for administrative assistants in Tyler?
The median was $41,810 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $29,080, the 90th $59,810, and the middle half earned $34,090 to $48,820.
Is Tyler cheaper than the rest of Texas for administrative assistants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $41,810 against $45,140 statewide. The next area up in Texas is the Border Region of Texas nonmetro area at $41,840, the next down Lubbock at $40,850.
How many administrative assistants work in Tyler?
BLS counts about 1,220 in the May 2025 survey. 22 areas in Texas have more; the closest in size is Laredo, with about 1,310.
Does an administrative assistant cost more than a data entry specialist in Tyler?
Yes: $3,790 a year more at the median. The medians are $41,810 and $38,020.
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.