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How to become Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistantseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

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

How to become Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

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
3%
Professional degree
3%
Master's degree
2%
Post-secondary certificate
1%

Training before entry

None / short demo
31%
Up to 1 month
28%
1–3 months
12%
3–6 months
8%
2–4 years
6%
6–12 months
6%
4–10 years
6%
1–2 years
3%

Related work experience

2–4 years
29%
1–2 years
29%
4–6 years
18%
6–8 years
10%
None
7%
Over 10 years
3%
6–12 months
3%
1–3 months
1%

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

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

Career path and how to earn more as Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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.