Cost of hiring in the Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetro area
BLS counts about 14,230 people in these 16 roles in the Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetro area1. Project Coordinator has the highest median ($94,960 a year), Virtual Receptionist the lowest ($31,500), and Administrative Assistant is the largest job, with about 2,930 people.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in the Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetro area
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Development Representative | -2.0% | 1,060 | |
| Accountant | -3.7% | 1,030 | |
| Paralegal | -6.8% | 160 | |
| Bookkeeper | -7.1% | 2,270 | |
| Project Coordinator | -7.2% | 780 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -8.9% | 2,930 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -11.5% | 120 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -15.3% | 120 | |
| Office Manager | -15.5% | 1,720 | |
| Recruiter | -16.4% | 620 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -16.5% | 1,500 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -17.1% | 690 | |
| Executive Assistant | -19.0% | 290 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -19.5% | 500 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -21.5% | 290 | |
| HR Assistant | -30.6% | 150 |
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 $43,310 median for administrative assistants, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $55,884 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
the Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetro area against the US
The Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetro area pays below the US median for all 16 roles. The gap is smallest for sales development representatives (-2.0%) and accountants (-3.7%) and largest for HR assistants (-30.6%). The middle gap across all 16 is -15.4%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for sales development representatives, #74 of 520 areas by median pay; its lowest is for HR assistants, #381 of 384.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, the Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetro area has more administrative assistants (20.6% of these jobs here, against 10.8% nationally) and HR assistants (1.1% against 0.6%), and fewer marketing specialists (2.0% 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; Las Cruces, NM is nearest, at -15.4%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | -15.3% | 17 | 12,130 |
| Las Cruces, NM | -15.4% | 14 | 8,050 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas (Nonmetro) | -15.4% (this area) | 16 | 14,230 |
| Sumter, SC | -15.4% | 13 | 3,280 |
| Tallahassee, FL | -15.4% | 16 | 20,520 |
| Bowling Green, KY | -15.5% | 15 | 6,960 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, sales development representatives in the Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetro area span $31,700–$136,130, the widest band (4.3×); medical administrative assistants the narrowest, $30,020–$50,740. 9 of 16 bands are wider than the US ones, so where an offer sits matters more here; paralegals most ($44,740–$101,500 nationally). Budget from the median for marketing specialists, recruiters, sales development representatives and 3 more roles: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($71,470 against a $61,800 median for marketing specialists).
the Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetro area against Texas
Against Texas as a whole, the Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetro area pays more only for sales development representatives (+11.2%), and less for 14, most of all HR assistants (-26.1%). Its best rank within Texas is #4 of 32 areas, for sales development representatives.
Other areas in Texas
By jobs in these roles, the Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetro area is #13 of 32 areas in Texas. The table shows the areas closest to it in size, from the Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetro area to Midland.
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | 13,290 | 17 |
| Waco, TX | 13,190 | 17 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | 12,750 | 17 |
| Amarillo, TX | 11,690 | 17 |
| Midland, TX | 11,320 | 16 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in the Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetro area?
Of the 16 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $94,960 a year, about $122,529 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $31,500.
Is hiring in the Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetro area cheaper than the US median?
Yes, for every role we track: all 16 medians are below the US figure, the furthest for HR assistants (-30.6%).
Sources
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