Executive Assistant salary in the North Region of Texas nonmetro area
The North Region of Texas nonmetro area is a lower-cost market for executive assistants: the median of $61,340 a year1 is 14.8% below the Texas statewide median of $71,990, and 19.9% below the US median of $76,590. Among US areas it comes in at #323 of 509. About 490 executive assistants work here, 1% of the Texas total.
BLS occupation 43-6011, area North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in the North Region of Texas nonmetro area against Texas and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Region of Texas (Nonmetro) | $47,690 | $61,340 | $95,410 | |
| Texas | $50,740 | $71,990 | $103,080 | |
| United States | $50,560 | $76,590 | $109,850 |
Executive assistants at the 90th percentile earn $95,410, 2.0 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.2. The middle half of executive assistants in the North Region of Texas nonmetro area earns $52,940–$79,650. The mean ($67,850) is 11% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $26,710 wide, against $28,250 across Texas and $33,000 nationally: employers in the North Region of Texas nonmetro area pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an executive assistant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,690 | $3,974 | $22.93 | $61,535 |
| 25th percentile | $52,940 | $4,412 | $25.45 | $68,310 |
| Median | $61,340 | $5,112 | $29.49 | $79,148 |
| 75th percentile | $79,650 | $6,638 | $38.29 | $102,774 |
| 90th percentile | $95,410 | $7,951 | $45.87 | $123,110 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $18,310 over the median, the 25th only $8,400 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $23,626 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 $76,590 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in the North Region of Texas nonmetro area, and the Texas statewide median of $71,990 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in the North Region of Texas nonmetro area
At the $61,340 median, a local hire costs about $79,148 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $17,808 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
Our open executive assistant roles pay $800–$1,100 a month under a direct contract. The one-time fee is $2,5003 with a 180-day replacement; paying through Deel adds $49 a month4. Change any number below to match your plan.
A local hire here costs about 5.5 times as much as a remote hire in year one at the midpoint of our range. From year two, when the fee drops out, it is 6.6 times the remote figure of $11,988. About the candidates: most apply through our assessment platform with a written and a spoken English task; each profile shows the English level (B1–C2); Silkstaff interviews every shortlisted candidate live, in English, before you meet them.
Other roles in the North Region of Texas nonmetro area
Of the 17 roles we track in the North Region of Texas nonmetro area, this one ranks #4 by median pay, between recruiters ($62,490) and office managers ($60,380). Project Coordinator is the highest at $85,190.
| Role | Median | vs executive assistant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant | +24.4% | 1,470 | |
| Recruiter | +1.9% | 1,000 | |
| Executive Assistant | this role | 490 | |
| Office Manager | -1.6% | 2,690 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -3.0% | 1,700 |
Measured against the US median, executive assistants rank #16 of the 17 roles we track in the North Region of Texas nonmetro area (-19.9%), between medical administrative assistants (-18.1%) and marketing specialists (-25.9%). The typical role here is at -15.5%, so, measured against the US, executive assistants cost less in the North Region of Texas nonmetro area than the area's general pay level would suggest. Executive assistants hold 2.2% of the jobs in these 17 roles in the North Region of Texas nonmetro area, 2.2% across Texas and 2.9% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Texas
Across the 30 areas of Texas with data for this job, the median runs from $55,200 in Texarkana to $80,230 in Dallas-Fort Worth, a gap of $25,030 a year. Of the 5 areas in Texas with more executive assistants than the North Region of Texas nonmetro area, 1 pays less: the Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetro area ($55,810).
| Area | Median | vs the North Region of Texas nonmetro area | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Station-Bryan, TX | +1.5% | 420 | |
| Northwestern Region of Texas (Nonmetro) | +1.1% | 290 | |
| Longview, TX | +0.6% | 170 | |
| North Region of Texas (Nonmetro) | this area | 490 | |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | -0.5% | 300 | |
| McAllen-Edinburg, TX | -1.5% | 420 | |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | -2.1% | 190 |
the North Region of Texas nonmetro area against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, the North Region of Texas nonmetro area is #118 of 506 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside Texas, Williamsport and Jacksonville pay just above the North Region of Texas nonmetro area and Gettysburg and Macon-Bibb County just below. All four are within $120 a year of the median in the North Region of Texas nonmetro area. Of the three markets with about as many executive assistants, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs the North Region of Texas nonmetro area | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | +50.4% | 490 | jobs | |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | +29.1% | 500 | jobs | |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | +13.6% | 490 | jobs | |
| Jacksonville, NC | +0.0% | 40 | pay | |
| Williamsport, PA | +0.0% | 50 | pay | |
| North Region of Texas (Nonmetro) | this area | 490 | ||
| Gettysburg, PA | -0.2% | 50 | pay | |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | -0.2% | 240 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an executive assistant in North Region of Texas (Nonmetro)?
About $79,148 a year at the median, or $6,596 a month: $61,340 in pay plus about $17,808 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do executive assistants earn in the North Region of Texas nonmetro area?
The median was $61,340 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $47,690, the 90th $95,410, and the middle half earned $52,940 to $79,650.
Is the North Region of Texas nonmetro area cheaper than the rest of Texas for executive assistants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $61,340 against $71,990 statewide. The next area up in Texas is Longview at $61,710, the next down Killeen-Temple at $61,030.
How many executive assistants work in the North Region of Texas nonmetro area?
BLS counts about 490 in the May 2025 survey. That is 1% of the Texas total of 34,520. 5 areas in Texas have more; the closest in size is the Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetro area, with about 550.
Does an executive assistant cost more than an office manager in the North Region of Texas nonmetro area?
Yes: $960 a year more at the median. The medians are $61,340 and $60,380.
What does a remote executive assistant cost compared with the North Region of Texas nonmetro area?
Our open roles pay $800–$1,100 a month. At the midpoint, with the one-time fee and Deel, year one comes to $14,488, against about $79,148 for a local hire at the median.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6011: 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.