Occupation ยท SOC 43-6014
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 1,737,820 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $46,290 ($22.26 an hour).
US employment
1,737,820
Median annual wage
$46,290
Mean annual wage
$47,640
Median hourly wage
$22.26
Education and training
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
Job zone
2
Some preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- District of Columbia$55,800
- Connecticut$55,690
- Washington$54,560
- Massachusetts$53,690
- California$53,190
Top 5 after cost of living
- Connecticut$53,750
- North Dakota$51,140
- Washington$50,980
- District of Columbia$50,770
- Massachusetts$50,770
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | $74,260 | $27,970 (+60.4%) | 3 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $54,140 | $7,850 (+17.0%) | 3 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | $66,140 | $19,850 (+42.9%) | 3 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | $49,440 | $3,150 (+6.8%) | 3 | Associate's degree |
| Correspondence Clerks | $46,740 | $450 (+1.0%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Management Analysts | $101,190 | $54,900 (+118.6%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California169,670
- 2. Texas150,480
- 3. New York127,620
- 4. Florida98,270
- 5. Illinois79,440
- 6. Pennsylvania72,610
- 7. New Jersey60,320
- 8. Maryland55,250
- 9. Ohio53,690
- 10. Georgia49,870
States that pay the most
- 1. District of Columbia$55,800
- 2. Connecticut$55,690
- 3. Washington$54,560
- 4. Massachusetts$53,690
- 5. California$53,190
- 6. Rhode Island$51,500
- 7. Hawaii$50,580
- 8. Oregon$49,950
- 9. Minnesota$49,900
- 10. New Jersey$49,600
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
Related occupations
- Customer Service RepresentativesTeleworkable
- Office Clerks, GeneralTeleworkable
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- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing ClerksTeleworkable
- Receptionists and Information ClerksOn-site
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksOn-site
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsTeleworkable
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative AssistantsTeleworkable
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