Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Perform routine administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.
Median pay: $47,540/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: -1.6% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 202,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
• Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.
• Create, maintain, and enter information into databases.
• Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing.
• Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.
• Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as attendance records, correspondence, or other material.
• Operate electronic mail systems and coordinate the flow of information, internally or with other organizations.
• Schedule and confirm appointments for clients, customers, or supervisors.
What's the median pay for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive?
The median pay for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive is $47,540 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive?
Employment for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive is projected to change -1.6% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive?
About 202,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.