Administrative Support
Secretaries and administrative assistants perform routine clerical and administrative duties.

Administrative Support
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Career Information
Work environment
Although secretaries and administrative assistants work in nearly every industry, many are employed in schools, hospitals, and government, legal, and medical offices. Most work full time.
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High school graduates who have experience using computer software applications usually qualify for entry-level positions. Although most secretaries learn their job in several weeks, many legal and medical secretaries require additional training to learn industry-specific terminology. Executive secretaries usually need several years of related work experience.
Pay
The median annual wage for secretaries and administrative assistants was $38,880 in May 2018.
Job Outlook
Employment of secretaries and administrative assistants is projected to decline 7 percent from 2018 to 2028. Most job openings will result from the need to replace workers who leave the occupation.
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