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

Median Salary
44,280
Job Outlook
+7%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Perform routine administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

55%

State and local government

20%

Private not for profit

16%

Self-employed

7%

Federal Government

2%

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What is the job outlook?

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$22,570

10%

$44,280

Median

$54,790

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    49%

  • Associate's degree

    22%

  • Some college

    10%

  • Bachelor's degree

    10%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    6%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
  • Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Administrative
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language
  • Mathematics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

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