The salary statistics and trend of secretaries and administrative assistants in the industry of publishing industries (except internet) are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare secretaries and administrative assistant salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $24,820 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $32,910 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $43,500 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $59,450 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $76,340 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for secretaries and administrative assistants in the industry of publishing industries (except internet). 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 $76,340. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $43,500. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent secretaries and administrative assistants is $24,820.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of secretaries and administrative assistants in the industry of Publishing Industries (except Internet) from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $43,500 | 1.38% | 7.82% |
| 2016 | $42,900 | 3.10% | - |
| 2015 | $41,570 | 0.14% | - |
| 2014 | $41,510 | 2.65% | - |
| 2013 | $40,410 | 0.77% | - |
| 2012 | $40,100 | - | - |
The average salaries of secretaries and administrative assistants in 22 industries within the information sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of secretaries and administrative assistants in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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