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Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive vs. Office Clerks, General: Salary Comparison (2026)

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executives earn a median salary of $46,290/year, while Office Clerks, Generals earn $43,630/year - a difference of $2,660. Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executives earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Office Clerks, General
Median salary
$46,290
$43,630
Hourly rate
$22.26/hr
$20.97/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$31,600
$29,120
Senior level (90th %)
$64,150
$63,840
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
1,737,820
2,510,550
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Office & Admin
Office & Admin
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