The salary statistics and trend of secretaries and administrative assistants in the industry of elementary and secondary schools are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare secretaries and administrative assistant salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $23,240 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $29,290 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $37,320 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $47,530 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $58,560 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for secretaries and administrative assistants in the industry of elementary and secondary schools. 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 $58,560. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $37,320. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent secretaries and administrative assistants is $23,240.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of secretaries and administrative assistants in the industry of Elementary and Secondary Schools from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $37,320 | 1.74% | 7.80% |
| 2016 | $36,670 | 2.65% | - |
| 2015 | $35,700 | 1.15% | - |
| 2014 | $35,290 | 1.47% | - |
| 2013 | $34,770 | 1.04% | - |
| 2012 | $34,410 | - | - |
The average salaries of secretaries and administrative assistants in 28 industries within the educational services 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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