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Administrative assistant salary in Houston, TX (Updated 2026)

How much does an Administrative Assistant make in Houston, TX?

Average base salary

$19.06
9%
below national average
Average $19.06
Low $11.76
High $30.89

The average salary for a administrative assistant is $19.06 per hour in Houston, TX. 1.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

Administrative Assistant job openings in Houston, TX

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Administrative Assistant
Odyssey Precision Fabricating
Houston, TX
$15 - $24 an hour
Full-time
2 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Administrative Assistant in Houston, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Healthcare Staffing Profession...
 
$164,320per year
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Genesis10
 
$129,501per year
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SIU Medicine
 
$126,880per year
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Belmont Country Club
 
$109,200per year
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Addison Group
 
$104,743per year
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swipejobs
 
$91,371per year
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Highest paying cities for Administrative Assistants near Houston, TX

  1. Fort Worth, TX
    $21.52 per hour
  2. Austin, TX
    $20.63 per hour
  3. Irving, TX
    $20.48 per hour
  4. Dallas, TX
    $19.67 per hour
  5. Houston, TX
    $19.06 per hour

Where can an Administrative Assistant earn more?

Compare salaries for Administrative Assistants in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Administrative Assistant get paid in Houston, TX?

Entry Level Administrative Assistant

Job openings
Average $16.59 per hour

Junior Administrative Assistant

Job openings
Average $21.65 per hour

Senior Administrative Assistant

Job openings
Average $25.32 per hour