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Job outlook for administrative assistant/supervisors in the United States
Administrative assistant/supervisor job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected administrative assistant/supervisor job growth rate is -8% from 2018-2028.
About -286,900 new jobs for administrative assistant/supervisors are projected over the next decade.
Administrative assistant/supervisor salaries have increased 12% for administrative assistant/supervisors in the last 5 years.
There are over 62,239 administrative assistant/supervisors currently employed in the United States.
There are 44,235 active administrative assistant/supervisor job openings in the US.
The average administrative assistant/supervisor salary is $46,285.
Are administrative assistant/supervisor jobs in demand?
Administrative assistant/supervisor job and salary trends over time
Administrative assistant/supervisor jobs over time
Administrative assistant/supervisor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 62,239 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 63,070 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 69,478 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 73,805 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 76,856 | 0.02% |
Average administrative assistant/supervisor salary over time
Administrative assistant/supervisor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $46,285 | $22.25 | +3.1% |
| 2025 | $44,903 | $21.59 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | $43,640 | $20.98 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $42,401 | $20.39 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $41,484 | $19.94 | +2.7% |
Administrative assistant/supervisor jobs by state
Most common states for administrative assistant/supervisors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 237 | 34% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 113 | 15% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 838 | 12% |
| 4 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 114 | 11% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 761 | 9% |
| 6 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 648 | 9% |
| 7 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 277 | 9% |
| 8 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 485 | 8% |
| 9 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 474 | 8% |
| 10 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 441 | 8% |
| 11 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 338 | 8% |
| 12 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 234 | 8% |
| 13 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 144 | 8% |
| 14 | Delaware | 961,939 | 76 | 8% |
| 15 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 48 | 8% |
| 16 | New York | 19,849,399 | 1,382 | 7% |
| 17 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 414 | 7% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 237 | 7% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 139 | 7% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 41 | 7% |
Most common cities for administrative assistant/supervisors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Towson | 1 | 2% | $49,885 |
| 2 | Metairie | 2 | 1% | $43,770 |
| 3 | Glen Burnie | 1 | 1% | $49,707 |
| 4 | Nampa | 1 | 1% | $40,097 |
| 5 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $55,336 |
| 6 | Raleigh | 1 | 0% | $42,594 |
Administrative Assistant/Supervisor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of administrative assistant/supervisor experts
Missouri University of Science & Technology
California State University Channel Islands
College of Charleston
Christi Patton Luks
Professor (NTT) and Associate Chair for Academic AffairsMissouri University of Science & Technology
Linda & Bipin Doshi Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering
What technical skills for an Administrative Assistant/Supervisor stand out to employers?
Christi Patton Luks: I've always felt that the most important thing we teach our students is problem-solving skills. The students who can readily relate the theory to their practical experience to develop new solutions are the most valuable. Engineering students that are active on design teams or took advantage of internships and co-ops are in great position for this.
Amanda Carpenter
DirectorCalifornia State University Channel Islands
Department of Career Development and Alumni Engagement
What's a good job out of college for Administrative Assistant/Supervisors?
Amanda Carpenter: A solid position for a new college graduate offers training, ongoing development, organizational values alignment, and opportunities for professional growth within an organization. Gaining work experience is key and even if a new graduate is not applying for their ideal position. Staying focused on maintaining employment during this time is essential given the competitive market. Working with a staffing agency is a great way for a new graduate to explore career pathways and gain relevant work experience in temporary roles. For those who have seen job offers rescinded, this is a time to establish a career plan and maintain a keen focus on short and long-term career goals. New graduates should establish a career plan with contingency plans and always have backup options.
What experience really stands out on Administrative Assistant/Supervisor resumes?
Jacob Craig Ph.D.: I believe strongly in dexterity and a language of expertise. That means that if a student can show they can adapt to new demands by learning a new way of working, learning about a new audience, learning how to address a new purpose, learning a new genre or style, and learning a new technology, that employee attractive. Especially at the entry-level, the ability to learn and adapt is valuable. Being able to talk about their experience using a persuasive vocabulary is often useful. For instance, if students can describe their approach to communication without using cliches (short and sweet, clear) and something along the lines of purpose, audience, situation, genre, medium--that's persuasive.