Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$46,290
↑ 45.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 45.2% since 2011 ($31,870 → $46,290)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $46,290
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.1% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -1%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,290 | +4.5% |
| 2023 | $44,280 | +8.0% |
| 2022 | $41,000 | +8.2% |
| 2021 | $37,880 | -2.5% |
| 2020 | $38,850 | +3.1% |
| 2019 | $37,690 | +2.9% |
| 2018 | $36,630 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | $35,590 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | $34,820 | +2.7% |
| 2015 | $33,910 | +2.0% |
| 2014 | $33,240 | +1.2% |
| 2013 | $32,840 | +1.3% |
| 2012 | $32,410 | +1.7% |
| 2011 | $31,870 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.