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Job outlook for executive contracts assistants in the United States
Executive contracts assistant job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected executive contracts assistant job growth rate is -8% from 2018-2028.
About -286,900 new jobs for executive contracts assistants are projected over the next decade.
Executive contracts assistant salaries have increased 13% for executive contracts assistants in the last 5 years.
There are over 22,291 executive contracts assistants currently employed in the United States.
There are 97,927 active executive contracts assistant job openings in the US.
The average executive contracts assistant salary is $56,596.
Are executive contracts assistant jobs in demand?
Executive contracts assistant job and salary trends over time
Executive contracts assistant jobs over time
Executive contracts assistant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22,291 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 24,033 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 25,909 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 27,238 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 28,458 | 0.01% |
Average executive contracts assistant salary over time
Executive contracts assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,596 | $27.21 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | $54,605 | $26.25 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $53,215 | $25.58 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | $51,484 | $24.75 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | $50,094 | $24.08 | +4.7% |
Executive contracts assistant jobs by state
Most common states for executive contracts assistants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 386 | 56% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,693 | 25% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,779 | 21% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,192 | 21% |
| 5 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 220 | 21% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 147 | 20% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 187 | 19% |
| 8 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 146 | 19% |
| 9 | Vermont | 623,657 | 116 | 19% |
| 10 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 110 | 19% |
| 11 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,280 | 17% |
| 12 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,038 | 17% |
| 13 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 959 | 17% |
| 14 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 541 | 17% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 582 | 16% |
| 16 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,930 | 15% |
| 17 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,052 | 15% |
| 18 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 473 | 15% |
| 19 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 200 | 15% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 157 | 15% |
Most common cities for executive contracts assistants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rogers | 2 | 3% | $43,895 |
| 2 | Dover | 1 | 3% | $65,852 |
| 3 | Davenport | 2 | 2% | $45,685 |
| 4 | Alpharetta | 1 | 2% | $57,939 |
| 5 | Bethesda | 1 | 2% | $62,406 |
| 6 | Birmingham | 2 | 1% | $46,653 |
| 7 | Overland Park | 2 | 1% | $38,220 |
| 8 | Bridgeport | 1 | 1% | $78,104 |
| 9 | Meridian | 1 | 1% | $44,720 |
| 10 | Metairie | 1 | 1% | $36,590 |
| 11 | Washington | 3 | 0% | $80,414 |
| 12 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $57,760 |
| 13 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $55,420 |
| 14 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $57,306 |
| 15 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $52,958 |
| 16 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $52,810 |
| 17 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $49,803 |
| 18 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $63,968 |
Executive Contracts Assistant job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of executive contracts assistant experts
Missouri University of Science & Technology
California State University Channel Islands
Dixie State University
West Liberty University
Christi Patton Luks
Professor (NTT) and Associate Chair for Academic AffairsMissouri University of Science & Technology
Linda & Bipin Doshi Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering
What's a good job out of college for Executive Contracts Assistants?
Christi Patton Luks: A good job out of college is one that can be adapted to the individual's skills and interests and encourages them to stretch. Frequently, students think they want to work in a particular type of job. Once they have it, they discover that it was not what they thought it would be. Many companies rotate new employees through a variety of positions. Those are great for helping people find their own hidden talents. I know that I have discovered abilities that I would not have even attempted when I was 20.
Amanda Carpenter
DirectorCalifornia State University Channel Islands
Department of Career Development and Alumni Engagement
What technical skills for an Executive Contracts Assistant stand out to employers?
Amanda Carpenter: -Data analytics skills are critical technical skills that stand out to employers in today's market. According to NACE (2018), the use of data analytics is projected to have the most significant impact on an organization's operational efficiency and revenue generation.
-Source (NACE): www.naceweb.org
Dr. Mike Peterson Ph.D.
Department Chair and Associate Professor of EnglishDixie State University
English Department
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Executive Contracts Assistants to find work opportunities?
Dr. Mike Peterson Ph.D.: The great thing about a degree in English is that graduates can find work anywhere: teaching, freelance writing, technical writing, content production, editing, reporting-you name it. There are ample jobs in small towns and large cities in all of these areas. English degrees are also highly valued in a variety of jobs-such as sales, public relations, marketing, and paralegal work-because employers know these applicants, from day one, will have strong skills in writing, communication, critical thinking, and creative thinking.
Dr. Darrin Cox
Professor of HistoryWest Liberty University
College of Liberal Arts
What Executive Contracts Assistant skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Darrin Cox: Reading. Then read some more. Read a wide array of materials from multiple perspectives related to your fields of interest and on topics that impact your immediate world. Reading will increase your specific knowledge in these areas, introduce you to competing interpretations, and hopefully stimulate critical thinking as you reconcile new information and perspectives into your own conclusions. Oh, and then read some more. Did I mention you should read?