Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive, Austin

$48,470

Local median annual wage in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX. Middle half of earners roughly $39,250 to $57,290.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
+2.0%
US median
$47,540
Cost of living (98.1) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
98.1
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$39,250 to $57,290
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
13,870
Job code
43-6014

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Austin pay a median $48,470 (May 2025), 2% above the US median of $47,540. At local prices (index 98.1), that median buys about what $49,409 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$48,470 in Austin buys about what $49,409 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 98.1, 2024). Housing & rent index is 120.4 vs overall 98.1 (US average = 100, 2024).

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Austin $48,470 $39,250 to $57,290 98.1
Raleigh $48,500 $41,410 to $58,510 98.2
San Francisco $62,110 $51,700 to $77,660 115.6
Tulsa $40,700 $33,870 to $50,550 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Austin?
The median annual wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX is $48,470 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Austin pay compare to the US median for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive?
Local median pay is 2% above the national median of $47,540.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Austin is 98.1 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $48,470 has about the same buying power as $49,409 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.