Office / Administrative Assistant (General)
Perform routine administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.
At a Glance
Office / Administrative Assistant (General) earns an average of $38,287/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 2.3–2.7 years. Top skills: Communication, Microsoft Excel, Clerical Works.
$38,287/yr
High school or GED
2.3–2.7 years
261
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Median Wage
$46,290/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-1.6%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (5)
Administrative Support
Travel Arrangements
Data Entry
Office Supply Management
Office Equipment
Common Skills (25)
Communication
Clerical Works
Filing
Administrative Functions
Customer Service
Detail Oriented
Microsoft Office
Management
Scheduling
Operations
Multitasking
Computer Literacy
Verbal Communication Skills
Organizational Skills
Spreadsheets
Word Processing
Presentations
Typing
Telephone Skills
Planning
Related Specializations
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