According to the U.S. Department of Labor, in 2006, there were more than four million administrative professionals employed in the U.S. Between 2004 and 2014, the number of administrative assistants is expected to grow at a rate of 6.2 percent.
Administrative assistants today do much more than basic clerical tasks. They are expected to possess a high level of computer skills, create and in some cases give presentations, do research, and compile reports. Many administrative professionals are also expected to plan events such as conferences and board meetings.
There are many different types and levels of administrative assistants in the workforce today, each with different skill and experience levels and different pay grades.
The highest level of administrative assistant, a senior executive assistant, possesses a wide range of skills and experience. She must have strong computer skills, good report preparation and writing skills and excellent interpersonal skills. She most often supports the highest level executive in an organization.
In addition to making travel and event arrangements, a senior executive administrative assistant may be responsible for supervising and training other administrative assistants in the company.
Increased Salaries of Administrative Assistants
As administrative assistants advance through various levels of experience and responsibility, salaries increase. For example, an entry-level administrative assistant can expect to earn, on average, between $23,750 and $29,250 a year. A mid-level administrative assistant makes on average between $26,500 and $35,500 per year. An executive assistant on average has an annual salary of $35,750 – $49,000 per year and at the top, a senior executive assistant makes on average between $42,000 and $57,750 per year. There are also cost of living increases for administrative professionals of around 3 percent per year.
The Salary of a Senior Executive Administrative Assistant is Based on The City
The salary for a senior executive administrative assistant varies based on the city within each state.
For instance, a senior executive administrative assistant in Fresno or Stockton, California makes between $35,700 and $49,087 per year, while a senior executive administrative assistant in Los Angeles makes on average an annual salary of between $50,400 and $69,300.
The Salary of a Senior Executive Administrative Assistant is Based on The State
There are large salary variations between states. Take for example, the annual salary of a senior executive assistant in San Francisco, which is between $56,700 and $77,962 compared with a salary range of $30,240 to $41,580 per year in Macon, Georgia for the same position.
The Salary of a Senior Executive Administrative Assistant is Based on The Industry
Various Industries pay senior executive administrative assistants at different rates, even within the same state. For instance, a legal senior executive administrative assistant makes approximately 22 percent more than a senior executive administrative assistant without such a specialty.
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References:
The Office Team Salary Center
The 21st Century Administrative Professional
