The salary statistics and trend of secretaries and administrative assistants in the industry of other general merchandise 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 | $22,010 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $26,820 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $34,030 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $40,490 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $49,720 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for secretaries and administrative assistants in the industry of other general merchandise 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 $49,720. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $34,030. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent secretaries and administrative assistants is $22,010.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of secretaries and administrative assistants in the industry of Other General Merchandise Stores from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $34,030 | 4.76% | -2.17% |
| 2015 | $32,410 | 5.46% | - |
| 2014 | $30,640 | -12.66% | - |
| 2013 | $34,520 | -0.72% | - |
| 2012 | $34,770 | - | - |
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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