According to the 2012 EAA National Wage & Salary Survey, though administrative jobs experienced salary increases of at least 2% from 2011, most administrative jobs in the survey continue to see slower salary movement compared to other jobs.
Median salaries for Receptionist, Telephone Operator/Receptionist/Secretary, and Administrative Assistant to CEO jobs increased 2% from 2011 to 2012. Administrative Assistants of varying levels saw higher increases of 3%-5%.
Median Salaries for Administrative Jobs
| 2011 | 2012 | % Change |
Receptionist | $27,860 | $28,474 | 2% |
Telephone Operator/Receptionist/Secretary | $29,095 | $29,587 | 2% |
Administrative Assistant I | $31,517 | $32,686 | 4% |
Administrative Assistant II | $36,703 | $37,831 | 3% |
Administrative Assistant III | $42,380 | $44,293 | 5% |
Administrative Assistant to CEO | $47,879 | $48,688 | 2% |
Source: 2012 EAA National Wage & Salary Survey
The data from the survey is in line with other trends which suggest that administrative job salaries are rising, but at a slower rate than other jobs which are in higher demand.
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