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Job outlook for executive assistants/human resources in the United States
Executive assistant/human resources job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected executive assistant/human resources job growth rate is 7% from 2018-2028.
About 12,600 new jobs for executive assistants/human resources are projected over the next decade.
Executive assistant/human resources salaries have increased 13% for executive assistants/human resources in the last 5 years.
There are over 12,791 executive assistants/human resources currently employed in the United States.
There are 107,560 active executive assistant/human resources job openings in the US.
The average executive assistant/human resources salary is $65,940.
Are executive assistant/human resources jobs in demand?
Executive assistant/human resources job and salary trends over time
Executive assistant/human resources jobs over time
Executive assistant/human resources job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,791 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 11,996 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 11,912 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 11,175 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 10,700 | 0.00% |
Average executive assistant/human resources salary over time
Executive assistant/human resources salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $65,940 | $31.70 | +3.9% |
| 2025 | $63,492 | $30.53 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | $61,632 | $29.63 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $59,902 | $28.80 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $58,156 | $27.96 | +2.4% |
Executive assistant/human resources jobs by state
Most common states for executive assistants/human resources
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 264 | 38% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,883 | 27% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 221 | 23% |
| 4 | Vermont | 623,657 | 141 | 23% |
| 5 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,228 | 22% |
| 6 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 231 | 22% |
| 7 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 156 | 21% |
| 8 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,658 | 20% |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 271 | 20% |
| 10 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 215 | 20% |
| 11 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,407 | 19% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,070 | 19% |
| 13 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,345 | 18% |
| 14 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 570 | 18% |
| 15 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 545 | 17% |
| 16 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 485 | 17% |
| 17 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 331 | 17% |
| 18 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,695 | 16% |
| 19 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 964 | 16% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 93 | 16% |
Most common cities for executive assistants/human resources
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casselberry | 1 | 4% | $52,439 |
| 2 | Los Altos | 1 | 3% | $73,670 |
| 3 | La Habra | 1 | 2% | $66,692 |
| 4 | Grand Rapids | 2 | 1% | $66,895 |
| 5 | Mobile | 2 | 1% | $57,852 |
| 6 | Decatur | 1 | 1% | $69,460 |
| 7 | Evanston | 1 | 1% | $72,614 |
| 8 | Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 1% | $52,074 |
| 9 | Framingham | 1 | 1% | $65,707 |
| 10 | Hawthorne | 1 | 1% | $66,824 |
| 11 | Johns Creek | 1 | 1% | $57,556 |
| 12 | Merced | 1 | 1% | $72,657 |
| 13 | San Francisco | 2 | 0% | $74,036 |
| 14 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $65,485 |
| 15 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $63,196 |
| 16 | Fresno | 1 | 0% | $71,916 |
| 17 | Long Beach | 1 | 0% | $66,602 |
Executive Assistant/Human Resources job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of executive assistant/human resources experts
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Grand Valley State University
Texas A&M International University
Pacific Lutheran University
Daemen College
Anthony Nyberg
Department Chair and Professor, Program Director, Master of Human ResourcesUniversity of South Carolina - Columbia
Management Department
What skills will help Executive Assistants/Human Resources earn the most?
Anthony Nyberg: The skills that lead, in the short term, to the highest earnings involve analytical skills. The skills that lead to the highest earnings over time include professionalism and strong interpersonal skills. If you can master both, you have created the foundation for a very strong career in HR.
Dan Wiljanen Ph.D.
Affiliate of Practice Professor, SHRM Student Chapter AdviserGrand Valley State University
Seidman College of Business
What hard/technical skills are most important for Executive Assistants/Human Resources?
Dan Wiljanen Ph.D.: Knowledge of the HR Discipline
-Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
-Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
-Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, government regulations, and executive orders.
-Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for training design, implementation, and evaluation.
Technology Skills
-Enterprise resource planning ERP software
-Human resources software - Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)
-Office suite software
-Project management software
-Web page creation and editing software
-Word processing software
Dr. John Kilburn Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Research and ProfessorTexas A&M International University
Social Sciences Department
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Executive Assistants/Human Resources to find work opportunities?
Dr. John Kilburn Ph.D.: In a wired society, there is a bit more flexibility in seeking early career professional employment. However, the trends seem to indicate that jobs are gravitating toward urban environments.
What skills stand out on Executive Assistant/Human Resources resumes?
Laura McCloud Ph.D.: I think the pandemic will prioritize people's ability to work independently and to collaborate virtually. I don't fully believe we'll see the end of offices that some people are speculating, but we will see an increase in virtual work for many professions. Students who can communicate effectively in-person and online will be at an advantage when trying to get a job. I think experience with collaborative software will also benefit them. While they are missing out on some of the advantages of face-to-face learning, online learning gives students many opportunities for building digital communication skills.
Will there be an increase or decrease in demand for Executive Assistants/Human Resources in the next 5 years?
Karen Sharp-Price: Human Resources is one of the specializations within the business that is ever-changing and developing. There are so many different areas within Human Resources that graduates can pursue. Some of the more traditional aspects are; compensation, benefits, recruitment, employee engagement, and training.
Some believe that Human Resources is slowly being replaced by technology. My personal opinion is that technology has definitely created new ways to be more effective and efficient within Human Resources, but I think technology has its place and its limitations. While technology will not completely replace the HR professional, I do believe that HR specializations are becoming more updated by using technology. The most obvious example is HR Technology with regard to training, communication, and onboarding.