Cost of hiring in Laredo, TX
Customer Support Specialist is the largest of these 17 jobs in Laredo, with about 2,060 people1. Medians run from $29,140 a year for virtual receptionists to $72,530 for project coordinators.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in Laredo
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -19.0% | 540 | |
| Office Manager | -19.1% | 1,660 | |
| Bookkeeper | -21.6% | 1,070 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -22.0% | 1,310 | |
| E-commerce Order Specialist | -22.8% | 40 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -23.1% | 2,060 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -23.3% | 630 | |
| Executive Assistant | -23.6% | 120 | |
| Accountant | -24.2% | 510 | |
| Paralegal | -25.2% | 140 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -26.6% | 360 | |
| Project Coordinator | -29.1% | 340 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -29.6% | 100 | |
| HR Assistant | -30.3% | 30 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -31.4% | 980 | |
| Recruiter | -31.8% | 430 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -40.0% | 200 |
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 $34,420 median for customer support specialists, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $44,413 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
Laredo against the US
Laredo pays below the US median for all 17 roles. The gap is smallest for medical administrative assistants (-19.0%) and office managers (-19.1%) and largest for marketing specialists (-40.0%). The middle gap across all 17 is -24.2%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for executive assistants, #392 of 509 areas by median pay; its lowest is for recruiters, #519 of 521.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, Laredo has more data entry specialists (3.4% of these jobs here, against 0.8% nationally) and office managers (15.8% against 9.1%), and fewer marketing specialists (1.9% against 5.7%) and executive assistants (1.1% against 2.9%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Jonesboro, AR is nearest, at -24.3%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valdosta, GA | -22.8% | 15 | 4,420 |
| Monroe, LA | -22.8% | 16 | 7,200 |
| Alexandria, LA | -23.3% | 14 | 4,980 |
| Laredo, TX | -24.2% (this area) | 17 | 10,520 |
| Jonesboro, AR | -24.3% | 15 | 4,150 |
| Gadsden, AL | -24.4% | 11 | 2,870 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, sales development representatives in Laredo span $27,860–$96,490, the widest band (3.5×); medical administrative assistants the narrowest, $30,160–$46,240. Offers cluster nearer the median than nationally for 7 of 17 roles, recruiters most ($47,180–$128,720 across the US). Budget from the median for paralegals, sales development representatives, marketing specialists and 5 more roles: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($56,760 against a $47,060 median for paralegals).
Laredo against Texas
Against Texas as a whole, Laredo pays less for every one of the 17 roles with a statewide figure. It comes closest for medical administrative assistants (-13.3%) and is furthest below for marketing specialists (-34.9%). It has the lowest median in Texas for accountants, marketing specialists and bookkeepers and 1 more role.
Other areas in Texas
By jobs in these roles, Laredo is #20 of 32 areas in Texas. The table shows the areas closest to it in size, from Waco to Odessa.
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| Waco, TX | 13,190 | 17 |
| 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 |
| Eastern Region of Texas (Nonmetro) | 10,480 | 17 |
| Tyler, TX | 10,470 | 16 |
| Longview, TX | 10,300 | 17 |
| Abilene, TX | 8,940 | 16 |
| Odessa, TX | 6,940 | 16 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in Laredo?
Of the 17 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $72,530 a year, about $93,587 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $29,140.
Is hiring in Laredo cheaper than the US median?
Yes, for every role we track: all 17 medians are below the US figure, the furthest for marketing specialists (-40.0%).
Sources
2 sources, with links
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.