Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive does

You organize schedules, manage files, prepare documents, and handle communications for various office settings and departments. Your organizational and communication skills keep offices running smoothly and help professionals focus on their core work.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.

Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Customer Service Representatives — $44,770/yr
• Office Clerks, General — $45,010/yr
• First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $69,500/yr
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $50,670/yr
• Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants — $45,930/yr