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Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistant Salary in the Industry of Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

The salary statistics and trend of executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants in the industry of research and development in the social sciences and humanities are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare executive secretaries and executive administrative assistant salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$42,530
25th Percentile Wage
$52,000
50th Percentile Wage
$65,330
75th Percentile Wage
$78,680
90th Percentile Wage
$94,630

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants in the industry of research and development in the social sciences and humanities. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants is $94,630. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $65,330. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants is $42,530.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants in the industry of Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$65,330
0.18% 10.58%
2016
$65,210
6.52% -
2015
$60,960
0.87% -
2014
$60,430
-1.14% -
2013
$61,120
4.42% -
2012
$58,420
- -

Table 3. Compare Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistant Salary in Different Industries within the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector

The average salaries of executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants in 16 industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Photographic Services
$91,440
Legal Services
$71,370
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
$67,630
Scientific Research and Development Services
$67,420
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
$66,830
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
$66,200
Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
$65,330
Specialized Design Services
$64,750
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$64,680
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
$62,810
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
$62,720
Engineering Services
$61,810
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
$61,600
Testing Laboratories
$59,980
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$57,220
Veterinary Services
$49,180

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