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Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants (43-6011) in Eastern Workforce Development Area
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Eastern WDA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment830
Mean wage$35.80
Entry wage$27.98
10th percentile wage$27.21
50th percentile wage$36.16
90th percentile wage$45.71
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services16019.2%
Professional and Business Services506.6%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities304.0%
Manufacturing202.1%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing20$39.40
Public Administration$36.74
Professional and Business Services50$35.19
Leisure and Hospitality20$33.65
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 $23.64 $12.52
2022$35.01+3.3%$22.89+3.3%$12.12
2021$33.10+5.8%$21.64+5.8%$11.46
2020$31.99+3.5%$20.91+3.5%$11.08
2019$31.10+2.9%$20.33+2.9%$10.77
2018$30.15+3.2%$19.71+3.2%$10.44
2017$29.15+3.4%$19.06+3.4%$10.09
2016$28.40+2.7%$18.56+2.7%$9.83
2015$27.55+3.1%$18.01+3.1%$9.54
2014$26.95+2.2%$17.62+2.2%$9.33
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $36.16 $25.89 $10.27
2022$35.01+3.3%$25.03+3.4%$9.98
2021$33.10+5.8%$23.68+5.7%$9.42
2020$31.99+3.5%$22.87+3.5%$9.12
2019$31.10+2.9%$22.22+2.9%$8.88
2018$30.15+3.2%$21.57+3.0%$8.58
2017$29.15+3.4%$20.96+2.9%$8.19
2016$28.40+2.7%$20.47+2.4%$7.93
2015$27.55+3.1%$19.95+2.6%$7.60
2014$26.95+2.2%$19.53+2.2%$7.43
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
Southwest $42.29  1,530  
Eastern $36.16  830  
North Central $35.92  1,940  
South Central $33.40  930  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $35.92  1,940  
Southwest $42.29  1,530  
South Central $33.40  930  
Eastern $36.16  830  
Wages in other areas
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