Cost of hiring in the Eastern Region of Texas nonmetro area
Customer Support Specialist is the largest of these 17 jobs in the Eastern Region of Texas nonmetro area, with about 1,970 people1. Medians run from $30,960 a year for virtual receptionists to $77,270 for project coordinators.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in the Eastern Region of Texas nonmetro area
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegal | -5.9% | 120 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -7.3% | 980 | |
| E-commerce Order Specialist | -9.9% | 30 | |
| Accountant | -10.3% | 660 | |
| Bookkeeper | -10.6% | 1,100 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -12.9% | 100 | |
| Executive Assistant | -14.5% | 190 | |
| Office Manager | -15.3% | 1,110 | |
| HR Assistant | -16.9% | 30 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -17.7% | 1,570 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -18.5% | 640 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -18.9% | 670 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -20.4% | 1,970 | |
| Recruiter | -21.3% | 460 | |
| Project Coordinator | -24.5% | 510 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -24.5% | 110 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -29.5% | 230 |
The employer pays more than the wage: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, so a $35,630 median for customer support specialists, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $45,974 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
the Eastern Region of Texas nonmetro area against the US
The Eastern Region of Texas nonmetro area pays below the US median for all 17 roles. The gap is smallest for paralegals (-5.9%) and medical administrative assistants (-7.3%) and largest for marketing specialists (-29.5%). The middle gap across all 17 is -16.9%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for paralegals, #183 of 506 areas by median pay; its lowest is for payroll specialists, #467 of 486.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, the Eastern Region of Texas nonmetro area has more medical administrative assistants (9.4% of these jobs here, against 6.1% nationally) and administrative assistants (15.0% against 10.8%), and fewer marketing specialists (2.2% against 5.7%) and paralegals (1.1% against 2.5%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Hinesville, GA is nearest, at -16.9%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, WV | -16.7% | 16 | 9,840 |
| Terre Haute, IN | -16.7% | 16 | 4,500 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | -16.9% | 16 | 8,500 |
| Eastern Region of Texas (Nonmetro) | -16.9% (this area) | 17 | 10,480 |
| Hinesville, GA | -16.9% | 14 | 1,370 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | -16.9% | 15 | 2,880 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, sales development representatives in the Eastern Region of Texas nonmetro area span $30,650–$121,430, the widest band (4.0×); medical administrative assistants the narrowest, $33,810–$50,010. Wider than nationally for e-commerce order specialists and virtual receptionists, narrower for marketing specialists and medical administrative assistants. Budget from the median for sales development representatives, marketing specialists, e-commerce order specialists and 3 more roles: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($66,470 against a $56,790 median for sales development representatives).
the Eastern Region of Texas nonmetro area against Texas
Against Texas as a whole, the Eastern Region of Texas nonmetro area pays about the same or less for all 17 roles, and less for 16, most of all marketing specialists (-23.4%). Its best rank within Texas is #7 of 30 areas, for paralegals.
Other areas in Texas
By jobs in these roles, the Eastern Region of Texas nonmetro area is #21 of 32 areas in Texas. The table shows the areas closest to it in size, from College Station-Bryan to San Angelo.
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| College Station-Bryan, TX | 12,750 | 17 |
| Amarillo, TX | 11,690 | 17 |
| Midland, TX | 11,320 | 16 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas (Nonmetro) | 11,320 | 16 |
| Laredo, TX | 10,520 | 17 |
| Tyler, TX | 10,470 | 16 |
| Longview, TX | 10,300 | 17 |
| Abilene, TX | 8,940 | 16 |
| Odessa, TX | 6,940 | 16 |
| San Angelo, TX | 5,080 | 14 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in the Eastern Region of Texas nonmetro area?
Of the 17 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $77,270 a year, about $99,703 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $30,960.
Is hiring in the Eastern Region of Texas nonmetro area cheaper than the US median?
Yes, for every role we track: all 17 medians are below the US figure, the furthest for marketing specialists (-29.5%).
Sources
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