Will AI replace Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants?AI replacement risk 85% and how the work is changing

United States Office & Admin Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay

$76,590

25th–75th pct. $61,390–$94,390

Top pay (est.)

$142,800

Top 10% $109,850

Pay in 5 years

$83,500est.

2031

Pay in 10 years

$91,100est.

$78,300–$105,800

Outlook score

39/100

★★☆☆☆ Below average

AI replacement risk

85%

Very high

Job growth (10 yr)

+0.0%

43K openings / yr

Will AI replace Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants? AI replacement risk

85%

Very high

Ranked #820 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations

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How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

Key skills

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Active Listening

4.0

Speaking

3.9

Service Orientation

3.8

Critical Thinking

3.8

Writing

3.8

Monitoring

3.6

Social Perceptiveness

3.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Administrative

6.0

English Language

4.0

Computers and Electronics

3.8

Customer and Personal Service

3.8

Administration and Management

3.3

Mathematics

2.8

Communications and Media

2.7

Personnel and Human Resources

2.7

What the work involves

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsScheduling Work and ActivitiesCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationGetting InformationPerforming Administrative Activities

Important abilities

Near VisionSpeech RecognitionOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionWritten Comprehension

Education of workers

Associate's degree

34%

High school diploma

24%

Some college

21%

Bachelor's degree

12%

Post-master's certificate

Professional degree

Master's degree

Post-secondary certificate

Training before entry

None / short demo

31%

Up to 1 month

28%

1–3 months

12%

3–6 months

2–4 years

6–12 months

4–10 years

1–2 years

Related work experience

2–4 years

29%

1–2 years

29%

4–6 years

18%

6–8 years

10%

None

Over 10 years

6–12 months

1–3 months

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

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Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data

Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.