Cost of hiring in Sherman-Denison, TX
BLS counts about 4,400 people in these 15 roles in Sherman-Denison1. Project Coordinator has the highest median ($85,260 a year), Virtual Receptionist the lowest ($34,270), and Customer Support Specialist is the largest job, with about 840 people.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in Sherman-Denison
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bookkeeper | -5.7% | 380 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -8.1% | 530 | |
| Accountant | -9.6% | 260 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -9.8% | 320 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -11.5% | 40 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -12.6% | 380 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -13.3% | 30 | |
| Office Manager | -14.7% | 480 | |
| Executive Assistant | -15.2% | 50 | |
| Project Coordinator | -16.7% | 270 | |
| Recruiter | -17.0% | 220 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -17.2% | 840 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -23.4% | 410 | |
| Paralegal | -23.5% | 60 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -23.9% | 130 |
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 $37,090 median for customer support specialists, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $47,858 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
Sherman-Denison against the US
Sherman-Denison pays below the US median for all 15 roles. The gap is smallest for bookkeepers (-5.7%) and administrative assistants (-8.1%) and largest for marketing specialists (-23.9%). The middle gap across all 15 is -14.7%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for executive assistants, #221 of 509 areas by median pay; its lowest is for customer support specialists, #438 of 520.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, Sherman-Denison has more medical administrative assistants (8.6% of these jobs here, against 6.1% nationally) and virtual receptionists (7.3% against 5.8%), and fewer executive assistants (1.1% against 2.9%) and marketing specialists (3.0% against 5.7%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH is nearest, at -14.7%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | -14.5% | 15 | 7,570 |
| Jefferson City, MO | -14.5% | 16 | 8,300 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | -14.7% (this area) | 15 | 4,400 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | -14.7% | 14 | 2,520 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | -14.7% | 17 | 11,380 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | -14.9% | 17 | 11,540 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, sales development representatives in Sherman-Denison span $29,470–$97,290, the widest band (3.3×); medical administrative assistants the narrowest, $34,410–$49,130. Offers cluster nearer the median than nationally for 7 of 15 roles, sales development representatives most ($37,980–$148,840 across the US). Budget from the median for sales development representatives, marketing specialists, paralegals and 2 more roles: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($62,680 against a $53,610 median for sales development representatives).
Sherman-Denison against Texas
Against Texas as a whole, Sherman-Denison pays less for every one of the 15 roles with a statewide figure. It comes closest for bookkeepers (-2.3%) and is furthest below for paralegals (-22.8%). Its best rank within Texas is #6 of 32 areas, for administrative assistants.
Other areas in Texas
By jobs in these roles, Sherman-Denison is #29 of 32 areas in Texas. The table shows the areas closest to it in size, from Tyler to Eagle Pass.
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | 4,930 | 16 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | 4,440 | 15 |
| Border Region of Texas (Nonmetro) | 3,690 | 14 |
| Victoria, TX | 3,320 | 13 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | 1,250 | 11 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in Sherman-Denison?
Of the 15 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $85,260 a year, about $110,013 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $34,270.
Is hiring in Sherman-Denison cheaper than the US median?
Yes, for every role we track: all 15 medians are below the US figure, the furthest for marketing specialists (-23.9%).
Sources
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