NYC Hired: Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

Prospects: Very Favorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth

Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical 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).

Current openings

Number of positions

2012: 54,020 2014: 54,860

Annual job postings

New: 420 Replacement: 720
(Total: 1,140)

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$49,670
($23/hour)

Middle:
$67,780
($32/hour)

Up to:
$77,580
($37/hour)

Average:
$68,280
($32/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
Less than 5 years

On-the-job training:
None

Education level achieved by workers

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.