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Job outlook for executive assistant/bookkeepers in the United States
Executive assistant/bookkeeper job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected executive assistant/bookkeeper job growth rate is -8% from 2018-2028.
About -286,900 new jobs for executive assistant/bookkeepers are projected over the next decade.
Executive assistant/bookkeeper salaries have increased 13% for executive assistant/bookkeepers in the last 5 years.
There are over 254,340 executive assistant/bookkeepers currently employed in the United States.
There are 84,473 active executive assistant/bookkeeper job openings in the US.
The average executive assistant/bookkeeper salary is $45,897.
Are executive assistant/bookkeeper jobs in demand?
Executive assistant/bookkeeper job and salary trends over time
Executive assistant/bookkeeper jobs over time
Executive assistant/bookkeeper job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 254,340 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 243,579 | 0.07% |
| 2019 | 255,348 | 0.08% |
| 2018 | 258,540 | 0.08% |
| 2017 | 259,039 | 0.08% |
Average executive assistant/bookkeeper salary over time
Executive assistant/bookkeeper salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,897 | $22.07 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | $44,283 | $21.29 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $43,156 | $20.75 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | $41,752 | $20.07 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | $40,625 | $19.53 | +4.7% |
Executive assistant/bookkeeper jobs by state
Most common states for executive assistant/bookkeepers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 164 | 24% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,486 | 22% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 175 | 18% |
| 4 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 182 | 17% |
| 5 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 914 | 16% |
| 6 | Vermont | 623,657 | 102 | 16% |
| 7 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,924 | 15% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 848 | 15% |
| 9 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 115 | 15% |
| 10 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,217 | 14% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 448 | 14% |
| 12 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 145 | 14% |
| 13 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 955 | 13% |
| 14 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 791 | 13% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 458 | 13% |
| 16 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 246 | 13% |
| 17 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 224 | 13% |
| 18 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 172 | 13% |
| 19 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,297 | 12% |
| 20 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 853 | 12% |
Most common cities for executive assistant/bookkeepers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Chicago | 2 | 7% | $41,764 |
| 2 | Delray Beach | 1 | 1% | $37,131 |
| 3 | Menifee | 1 | 1% | $47,171 |
| 4 | Chicago | 5 | 0% | $41,642 |
| 5 | Charlotte | 1 | 0% | $36,713 |
| 6 | Cleveland | 1 | 0% | $40,756 |
| 7 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $38,405 |
| 8 | New York | 1 | 0% | $53,351 |
Executive Assistant/Bookkeeper job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of executive assistant/bookkeeper experts
Misericordia University
What will help Executive Assistant/Bookkeepers increase their earning potential?
Ermira Mazziotta: Accounting students are in a very good position to land well paying jobs because of the demand. Most important advice I would give is to continue to learn and grow and invest in your professional growth by taking classes, working on different clients from different industries and most importantly network. If you have an option to work in the office, do that instead of working remotely. Making those face to face connections will help propel and grow your career.
Charles Makar
Instructor of BusinessMisericordia University
Business Department
What soft skills should all Executive Assistant/Bookkeepers possess?
Charles Makar: Communications skills (oral and written).