The salary statistics and trend of secretaries and administrative assistants in the industry of department stores are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare secretaries and administrative assistant salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $21,390 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $24,070 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $30,310 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $38,920 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $49,910 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for secretaries and administrative assistants in the industry of department stores. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) secretaries and administrative assistants is $49,910. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $30,310. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent secretaries and administrative assistants is $21,390.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of secretaries and administrative assistants in the industry of Department Stores from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $30,310 | 3.27% | -8.61% |
| 2015 | $29,320 | -6.04% | - |
| 2014 | $31,090 | -6.88% | - |
| 2013 | $33,230 | 0.93% | - |
| 2012 | $32,920 | - | - |
The average salaries of secretaries and administrative assistants in six industries within the retail trade sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of secretaries and administrative assistants in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Used Merchandise Stores | |
| Other General Merchandise Stores | |
| Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores | |
| Grocery Stores | |
| Specialty Food Stores | |
| Department Stores | |
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