The salary statistics and trend of secretaries and administrative assistants in the industry of used 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 | $19,940 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $25,310 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $35,630 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $45,710 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $52,300 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for secretaries and administrative assistants in the industry of used 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 $52,300. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $35,630. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent secretaries and administrative assistants is $19,940.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of secretaries and administrative assistants in the industry of Used Merchandise Stores from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $35,630 | 7.41% | 16.59% |
| 2015 | $32,990 | 13.58% | - |
| 2014 | $28,510 | 2.42% | - |
| 2013 | $27,820 | -6.83% | - |
| 2012 | $29,720 | - | - |
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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