Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in California
Executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants provide high-level administrative support to senior managers and executives. They handle research, prepare reports, manage correspondence, schedule meetings, arrange conference calls, and coordinate visitor logistics In California the median pay is $89,000 a year, 16% above the national median of $76,590.
$89,000median pay in California, per year
$72,110–$107,090middle half earn
59,640employed in California
$76,590U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in California
5open roles like this on employer career sites, 1 in California or remote
4employers hiring
4posted in the last 7 days
MA · WA · CAwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold an associate degree.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingWritingService OrientationCoordinationCritical ThinkingSocial Perceptiveness
Knowledge areas
AdministrativeEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsAdministration and ManagementPersonnel and Human Resources
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants.
Licenses and training in California
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants pay in other states
District of Columbia · $90,850New Jersey · $89,520Massachusetts · $82,650Connecticut · $82,520Hawaii · $80,710New York · $80,640Virginia · $80,330Washington · $79,250Delaware · $78,920Maryland · $78,540
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O*NET-SOC 43-6011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.