Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
SOC Code: 43-6014 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Perform routine administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $45,802 | $55,349 | $64,875 | $74,422 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $46,883 | $55,702 | $64,522 | $73,341 |
| New Haven, CT | $44,741 | $53,706 | $62,691 | $71,656 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $43,410 | $52,021 | $60,653 | $69,264 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $45,947 | $52,437 | $58,947 | $65,437 |
| Napa, CA | $44,075 | $51,106 | $58,157 | $65,187 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $42,598 | $50,003 | $57,387 | $64,792 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $40,477 | $48,277 | $56,056 | $63,856 |
| Vallejo, CA | $41,371 | $48,838 | $56,306 | $63,773 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $43,326 | $50,003 | $56,659 | $63,336 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Speaking | 4.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.9 | |
| Writing | 3.8 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.5 | |
| Time Management | 3.5 | |
| Coordination | 3.1 | |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Administrative | 4.5 |
| English Language | 4.3 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.8 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.8 |
| Administration and Management | 3.4 |
| Mathematics | 2.9 |
| Communications and Media | 2.8 |
| Economics and Accounting | 2.8 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 49.9% |
| Associate's degree | 22.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.0% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 10.2% |
| Some college | 6.5% |
Typical Tasks
- Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
- Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.
- Locate and attach appropriate files to incoming correspondence requiring replies.
- Open, read, route, and distribute incoming mail or other materials and answer routine letters.
- Complete forms in accordance with company procedures.
- Make copies of correspondence or other printed material.
- Review work done by others to check for correct spelling and grammar, ensure that company format policies are followed, and recommend revisions.
- Learn to operate new office technologies as they are developed and implemented.
Technology Skills
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