Executive Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Texas
The median executive assistant in Texas earned $71,990 a year in May 2025[1], 6.0% below the US median of $76,590. That puts Texas at #18 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-6011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-16.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $50,740 | $71,990 | $103,080 | |
| United States | $50,560 | $76,590 | $109,850 |
The middle half of executive assistants in Texas earns $58,790–$87,040; the top tenth earns $103,080 or more, 2.0 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Texas median that makes about $102,843 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. 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 $2,500–$3,000[3] with a 90-day replacement; paying through Deel adds $49 a month[4]. Change any number below to match your plan.
Pay by metro area in Texas
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $96,840 | 8,290 | |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $90,560 | 7,390 | |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $88,160 | 1,910 | |
| Odessa, TX | $81,820 | 110 | |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $82,950 | 8,560 | |
| Victoria, TX | $85,230 | 50 | |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $79,660 | 320 | |
| Waco, TX | $79,720 | 270 | |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $81,340 | 240 | |
| Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $82,970 | 190 | |
| Tyler, TX | $75,380 | 210 | |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $76,010 | 50 | |
| San Angelo, TX | $76,870 | 90 | |
| Amarillo, TX | $78,240 | 180 | |
| Lubbock, TX | $75,340 | 330 | |
| Abilene, TX | $77,980 | 190 | |
| Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $79,280 | 60 | |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $83,330 | 260 | |
| El Paso, TX | $73,940 | 450 | |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $78,480 | 420 | |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $76,950 | 290 | |
| Longview, TX | $78,580 | 170 | |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $79,650 | 490 | |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $74,200 | 300 | |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $73,490 | 420 | |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $68,220 | 190 | |
| Laredo, TX | $67,860 | 120 | |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $74,330 | 70 | |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $70,020 | 550 | |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $63,370 | 80 |
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX pays the most ($80,230) and Texarkana, TX-AR the least ($55,200): $25,030 a year apart for the same job.
What an executive assistant does
An executive assistant takes the founder's or a senior manager's admin load: inbox, calendar, travel, reports and follow-ups, so the executive spends time on decisions instead of logistics.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | +3.3% | |
| New Mexico | +2.6% | |
| Texas | +0.0% | |
| New Hampshire | -0.5% | |
| Arizona | -1.7% |
Questions
How much does an executive assistant earn in Texas?
The median was $71,990 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $58,790 to $87,040.
What does it cost to employ an executive assistant in Texas?
About $102,843 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Texas do executive assistants earn the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $80,230 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436011.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Data checked 2026-10-16.