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Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants (43-6011) in Hartford Labor Market Area
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Hartford LMA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment2,540
Mean wage$36.45
Entry wage$27.05
10th percentile wage$25.33
50th percentile wage$36.16
90th percentile wage$48.50
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Educational Services53021.0%
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities36014.1%
Management of Companies and Enterprises1104.3%
Broadcasting and Content Providers803.2%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities360$41.49
Management of Companies and Enterprises110$40.58
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities70$39.75
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$36.88
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants (43-6011)
Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, and handling information requests, as well as performing routine administrative functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. May also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff. Excludes Secretaries (43-6012 through 43-6014).
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $36.16 $23.42 $12.74
2022$35.01+3.3%$22.67+3.3%$12.33
2021$33.10+5.8%$21.44+5.8%$11.66
2020$31.99+3.5%$20.72+3.5%$11.27
2019$31.10+2.9%$20.14+2.9%$10.96
2018$30.15+3.2%$19.53+3.2%$10.62
2017$29.15+3.4%$18.88+3.4%$10.27
2016$28.40+2.7%$18.39+2.7%$10.00
2015$27.55+3.1%$17.85+3.1%$9.71
2014$26.95+2.2%$17.46+2.2%$9.50
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $36.16 $26.35 $9.81
2022$35.01+3.3%$25.47+3.4%$9.53
2021$33.10+5.8%$24.10+5.7%$9.00
2020$31.99+3.5%$23.28+3.5%$8.71
2019$31.10+2.9%$22.62+2.9%$8.49
2018$30.15+3.2%$21.96+3.0%$8.19
2017$29.15+3.4%$21.33+2.9%$7.82
2016$28.40+2.7%$20.83+2.4%$7.56
2015$27.55+3.1%$20.30+2.6%$7.25
2014$26.95+2.2%$19.87+2.2%$7.08
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford $41.40  1,730  
Hartford $36.16  2,540  
Danbury $35.80  180  
New Haven $34.61  770  
Norwich-New London $32.26  240  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $36.16  2,540  
Bridgeport-Stamford $41.40  1,730  
New Haven $34.61  770  
Norwich-New London $32.26  240  
Danbury $35.80  180  
Wages in other areas
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