Administrative Jobs Experience Slower Salary Movement
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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