Occupation
Administrative Assistant
An Administrative Assistant provides day-to-day operational support to an executive, department, or office, handling calendar management, scheduling, correspondence, and general organization tasks. They are typically the first point of contact for visitors and callers, relying heavily on the Microsoft Office Suite and strong communication skills to keep meetings, travel, and paperwork on track. The role fits highly organized, detail-oriented people who can juggle competing priorities across an office.
Duties & responsibilities
- Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel logistics for executives or departments
- Handle correspondence, emails, and document preparation using Microsoft Office applications
- Process expenses, vendor invoices, and financial transactions
- Coordinate events, meetings, and conference logistics
- Serve as the primary point of contact for visitors, callers, and external stakeholders
- Maintain organized filing systems and track project deadlines across multiple priorities
- Support senior leaders by anticipating needs and adapting to shifting priorities
What Administrative Assistant roles involve, from employers’ own postings.
How much does an Administrative Assistant make?
Employers posting Administrative Assistant roles list a median of $58,000 a year (middle half $47,000–$61,000), from 41 postings that state pay.
60% of open Administrative Assistant roles publish a range. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it. Which states’ postings state pay
Who is hiring for Administrative Assistant roles?
68 open Administrative Assistant roles from 58 employers; the most at CAA, Veterans Health Administration and Les Schwab Tire Centers, and in New York, Florida and California.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
Administrative Assistant in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
- Open roles
- 68
- Employers
- 58
- Median pay
- $58,000
- Disclose pay
- 60%
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Open Administrative Assistant roles (67)
SECURITY ASSISTANT
Air Mobility Command
Travis Afb, CA · $50,925 – $66,203
This federal clerical role supports military security operations by maintaining incident reports, tickets, and other security data in the Security Forces Management Information System. It suits candidates with administrative experience, familiarity with security procedures, and the ability to organize and track multiple documentation types accurately.
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FACILITY COORDINATOR
Air Force Materiel Command
Hanscom Afb, MA · $46,137 – $74,297
This role manages day-to-day operations and scheduling for a military conference center and commons facility, handling reservations, event logistics, administrative support, and coordination with leadership. It suits someone with administrative experience who can manage calendars, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and support facility operations in a structured environment.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (OA)
Naval Education and Training Command
Great Lakes, IL · $45,538 – $59,200
This is an administrative support role in a military training environment where you'll manage records, track leave, process personnel documents, and provide clerical services to keep the office running smoothly. It suits someone with solid computer skills and experience handling office systems, working well with people, and managing detailed administrative tasks.
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Administrative Support Assistant (OA)
National Park Service
Full-time · Sequoia National Park, CA · $45,638 – $65,930
You'll handle budget management, timekeeping, and administrative coordination for the superintendent's office at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. The role supports the park's operations through financial tracking, HR assistance, scheduling, and document management.
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Program Support Assistant (OA)
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · New York, NY · $53,512 – $69,565
A government administrative role supporting clinical operations at a VA medical center in Brooklyn, managing schedules, correspondence, and office operations for a healthcare service. This is an in-person position suited to someone organized and comfortable with standard office software and medical center environments.
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Student Trainee
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
Internship · Santa Ana, CA · $18 / hour
This is a student internship with the U.S. Attorney's Office providing general administrative support to legal and technical staff while gaining work experience during your studies. The role suits current students pursuing an accredited degree or certificate who are U.S. citizens and interested in federal government work.
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Administrative Assistant (OA)
U.S. Census Bureau
Philadelphia, PA · $48,019 – $69,565
A federal administrative role supporting Census Bureau regional offices that involves managing office operations, processing personnel and travel documentation, and maintaining records systems. This position suits someone with strong typing skills and prior experience coordinating administrative functions in a structured environment.
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Administrative Assistant
AdventHealth
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Program Support Assistant
Veterans Benefits Administration
Full-time · Saint Petersburg, FL · $50,460 – $65,599
This federal administrative role supports senior operations managers at a Veterans Affairs decision review center, handling scheduling, file management, correspondence, and benefits-related documentation. It suits someone with clerical experience who thrives organizing complex workflows and managing multiple administrative priorities in a structured government environment.
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT (OFFICE AUTOMATION)
Air Education and Training Command
Keesler AFB, Mississippi · $40,736 – $52,957
This administrative support role assists with the daily operations of a child development center, managing records, scheduling, attendance, and coordinating food services and supplies. The position suits someone organized and detail-oriented who can handle office tasks, lead small teams, and work with families and staff in a structured environment.
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Likely next role (70)
Where Administrative Assistants commonly go next: Document Control Specialist, Document Management Specialist, Executive Assistant, Facilities Coordinator, Medical Secretary, Operations Coordinator.
Executive Assistant
Veterans Health Administration
Philadelphia, PA · $98,630 – $128,221
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Executive Assistant
Juniper Networks
Listed on Juniper Networks’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Executive Assistant
Gordon Food Service
Plant City, FL
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Executive Assistant
Executive Director, Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction, Department of Veterans Affairs
Full-time · Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093
This role supports a senior executive leader within a federal agency's operations office, handling strategic coordination, policy analysis, and cross-functional project management. It suits someone with substantial experience managing complex organizational issues and serving in a high-level advisory capacity to government leadership.
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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
United States Space Force
Patrick Afb, FL · $62,181 – $80,840
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Executive Assistant
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC · $108,762 – $120,960
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Special Assistant
National Cemetery Administration
Full-time · Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093
A Special Assistant supporting senior Veterans Affairs leadership in the National Cemetery Administration, handling research, executive coordination, travel logistics, and strategic communications for high-level officials and public engagement.
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Executive Business Partner (CEO, VP of Finance, VP of People)
Render
Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $170,000 – $285,000 · Remote
This role supports Render's CEO, VP of Finance, and VP of People by managing their calendars, drafting communications, coordinating travel and events, and driving follow-through on critical initiatives. It's ideal for someone with exceptional writing skills, a track record supporting senior leaders, and the judgment to handle confidential information with precision.
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Executive Assistant
Sullair Corporation
Dallas, TX
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Executive Assistant
Outfront Media
New York, NY
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PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Fort Belvoir, VA · $102,415 – $133,142
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Human Resources Assistant
Defense Contract Audit Agency
Lowell, MA · $54,857 – $75,059
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Executive Assistant
Veterans Health Administration
Philadelphia, PA · $98,630 – $128,221
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Business Office Manager
Indian Health Service
Warm Springs, OR · $67,970 – $88,356
This healthcare administrative role supervises billing, collections, and patient registration operations for a Native American health services organization, directing teams that maximize insurance reimbursement and manage patient financial information. It suits experienced healthcare finance managers comfortable with supervisory responsibility, federal employment processes, and third-party insurance procedures.
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Executive Assistant
Juniper Networks
Listed on Juniper Networks’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Executive Assistant
Gordon Food Service
Plant City, FL
Listed on Gordon Food Service’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Executive Assistant
Executive Director, Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction, Department of Veterans Affairs
Full-time · Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093
This role supports a senior executive leader within a federal agency's operations office, handling strategic coordination, policy analysis, and cross-functional project management. It suits someone with substantial experience managing complex organizational issues and serving in a high-level advisory capacity to government leadership.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Executive Assistant
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC · $108,762 – $120,960
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
United States Space Force
Patrick Afb, FL · $62,181 – $80,840
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Program Coordinator
Cubic Corporation
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What employers state they pay
Median
$58,000
Middle half
$47,000 – $61,000
From 41 of 68 open roles — the 60% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Who employers are hiring
- Entry70%
- Mid18%
- Senior12%
From 33 roles whose posting states a level.
Skills Administrative Assistant postings ask for
Measured from the 68 open roles, not from a curated list.
- Microsoft Excel11 roles16.2%
- Microsoft Word11 roles16.2%
- Microsoft Office10 roles14.7%
- Microsoft PowerPoint8 roles11.8%
- Microsoft Outlook7 roles10.3%
- Data Entry4 roles5.9%
- Database Management4 roles5.9%
- Typing4 roles5.9%
- Microsoft Teams3 roles4.4%
- Spreadsheet Software3 roles4.4%
Where Administrative Assistant roles are
Among the 55 of 68 open roles we could place on a map.
Employers hiring Administrative Assistants
58 in total, most open roles first.
- CCAA4 roles
- VA
- Les Schwab Tire Centers2 roles
- Ranger Boats2 roles
- TCThe Hershey Company2 roles
- UBU.S. Census Bureau2 roles
- VA
- AdventHealth1 role