Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Perform routine clerical duties such as organizing files or answering phone calls.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Below the statewide median $23.91 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Shrinking
Growth rate: -7.6% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
High School or less is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Administrative Assistant Administrative Secretary Office Assistant See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants *
U S |
$18.01 | $21.96 | $25.89 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$20.65 | $23.91 | $27.44 |
Central Minnesota |
$20.16 | $23.67 | $26.59 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$19.03 | $22.99 | $25.02 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$19.39 | $22.85 | $25.08 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$20.24 | $23.62 | $26.78 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$18.89 | $22.73 | $25.12 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$22.18 | $24.58 | $28.56 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 30810 workers employed in this very large career.
Where do Secretaries and Administrative Assistants most often work?
- Educational Services
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Specialty Trade Contractors
- Administrative and Support Services
Current Demand
This career is currently in very high
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