SOC 43-6000
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Risk Score
⚠️53/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥3,195,900
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$47K
$34K – $77K
Projected Growth
📈-0.4%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖35/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Secretaries and Administrative Assistants face a risk score of 53/100 — 9 points above the national average of 44. With only 35/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $47K ($1K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 53/100, Secretaries and Administrative Assistants faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like robotic process automation of data entry workflows are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 3,195,900 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in managing sensitive interpersonal workplace situations and handling confidential and politically sensitive information to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Secretaries and Administrative Assistants?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Robotic process automation of data entry workflows
Automated invoice and expense processing
AI scheduling and calendar management assistants
Intelligent document processing and OCR automation
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Managing sensitive interpersonal workplace situations
Handling confidential and politically sensitive information
Building trust-based relationships with executives
Exercising discretion in ambiguous administrative decisions
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 23 | $66K | 75% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 21 | $89K | 69% |
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 64% |