Cost of hiring in the North Region of Texas nonmetro area
Administrative Assistant is the largest of these 17 jobs in the North Region of Texas nonmetro area, with about 3,580 people1. Medians run from $32,130 a year for virtual receptionists to $85,190 for project coordinators.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in the North Region of Texas nonmetro area
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-commerce Order Specialist | -4.1% | 70 | |
| Paralegal | -8.5% | 330 | |
| Accountant | -8.8% | 1,470 | |
| Bookkeeper | -9.5% | 2,630 | |
| Office Manager | -13.1% | 2,690 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -14.9% | 1,700 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -15.1% | 160 | |
| HR Assistant | -15.4% | 80 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -15.5% | 1,610 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -15.8% | 3,580 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -16.7% | 190 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -16.7% | 3,370 | |
| Project Coordinator | -16.7% | 1,310 | |
| Recruiter | -17.7% | 1,000 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -18.1% | 1,070 | |
| Executive Assistant | -19.9% | 490 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -25.9% | 550 |
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 $40,050 median for administrative assistants, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $51,677 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
the North Region of Texas nonmetro area against the US
The North Region of Texas nonmetro area pays below the US median for all 17 roles. The gap is smallest for e-commerce order specialists (-4.1%) and paralegals (-8.5%) and largest for marketing specialists (-25.9%). The middle gap across all 17 is -15.5%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for paralegals, #229 of 506 areas by median pay; its lowest is for data entry specialists, #357 of 394.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, the North Region of Texas nonmetro area has more administrative assistants (16.1% of these jobs here, against 10.8% nationally) and bookkeepers (11.8% against 8.7%), and fewer marketing specialists (2.5% against 5.7%) and paralegals (1.5% against 2.5%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Bowling Green, KY is nearest, at -15.5%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter, SC | -15.4% | 13 | 3,280 |
| Tallahassee, FL | -15.4% | 16 | 20,520 |
| North Region of Texas (Nonmetro) | -15.5% (this area) | 17 | 22,300 |
| Bowling Green, KY | -15.5% | 15 | 6,960 |
| Montgomery, AL | -15.5% | 16 | 18,070 |
| Yuma, AZ | -15.5% | 16 | 5,580 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, sales development representatives in the North Region of Texas nonmetro area span $30,490–$123,720, the widest band (4.1×); medical administrative assistants the narrowest, $31,090–$49,880. Wider than nationally for HR assistants and administrative assistants, narrower for paralegals and recruiters. Budget from the median for sales development representatives, marketing specialists, executive assistants and 2 more roles: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($68,850 against a $59,530 median for sales development representatives).
the North Region of Texas nonmetro area against Texas
Against Texas as a whole, the North Region of Texas nonmetro area pays about the same or less for all 17 roles, and less for 16, most of all marketing specialists (-19.5%). Its best rank within Texas is #8 of 32 areas, for office managers.
Other areas in Texas
By jobs in these roles, the North Region of Texas nonmetro area is #7 of 32 areas in Texas. The table shows the areas closest to it in size, from Houston-Pasadena to Beaumont-Port Arthur.
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena, TX | 349,890 | 17 |
| Austin-Round Rock, TX | 169,360 | 17 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | 130,870 | 17 |
| El Paso, TX | 37,770 | 17 |
| McAllen-Edinburg, TX | 28,300 | 17 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas (Nonmetro) | 18,810 | 17 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 17,370 | 17 |
| Lubbock, TX | 17,180 | 17 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | 15,460 | 17 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | 14,610 | 17 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in the North Region of Texas nonmetro area?
Of the 17 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $85,190 a year, about $109,923 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $32,130.
Is hiring in the North 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 (-25.9%).
Sources
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