SOC 43-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers — Coastal Plains Region of Texas
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers in Coastal Plains Region of Texas, TX is $58,620 per year, 15.7% below the national median of $69,500.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers in Coastal Plains Region of Texas, TX is $58,620 per year, 15.7% below the national median of $69,500. Half of workers earn between $46,790 and $74,740. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $38,560 and the ninetieth at $91,030.
Employment stands at 1,280, or 8.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Austin records the highest median at $76,240. Of the 349 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 142nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,560 | −44.5% |
| 25th | $46,790 | −32.7% |
| Median (50th) | $58,620 | −15.7% |
| 75th | $74,740 | +7.5% |
| 90th | $91,030 | +31.0% |
| Mean | $62,590 | −9.9% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin | $76,240 | 17,400 | |
| 2 | Dallas | $73,070 | 45,710 | |
| 3 | Midland | $72,970 | 1,100 | |
| 4 | Houston | $65,990 | 36,940 | |
| 5 | San Antonio | $63,850 | 12,300 | |
| 6 | Odessa | $63,280 | 790 | |
| 7 | Beaumont | $61,250 | 1,570 | |
| 8 | Abilene | $60,300 | 970 | |
| 9 | Waco | $59,990 | 1,530 | |
| 10 | Amarillo | $59,970 | 1,250 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Coastal Plains Region of Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $58,620 goes as far as $60,371 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,620as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,371US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,620 a year, 15.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,560 to $91,030 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,280 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Austin, at $76,240.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers in Coastal Plains Region of Texas, TX?
The median annual wage is $58,620, or $28.18 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $69,500, so pay in Coastal Plains Region of Texas, TX is 15.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Coastal Plains Region of Texas, TX earns more than $91,030 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,560 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Austin, at $76,240 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,280 jobs in this occupation in Coastal Plains Region of Texas, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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