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Administrative Assistant

Administrative assistants perform routine clerical and administrative duties, organizing files, scheduling appointments, and supporting other staff.

$44,080
Median Salary
3.6 million
Total Employed
3
Career Transitions
AI Risk Score
0 %
High Risk

Higher risk than 82% of jobs in our database

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Pivot Score 55/100

Moderate pivot potential — some transitions require new skills.

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Automation Risk Analysis

Real-time market signals

AI Can Do This Today
7/10 High
Job Postings
-22%
since 2020
Automation Timeline
3-5 years
until major impact

Why This Job Is At Risk

AI scheduling tools automate calendar management

Document automation handles routine correspondence

Voice assistants manage calls and basic inquiries

Digital workflows reduce paper-based tasks

Leaving This Role: 3.6M (but role transforming, not vanishing)
Competition Level: High - 59% now certified vs 27% in 2021
Your Head Start: 9-12 months - certification differentiates

Job Market Data

Real trends from multiple job platforms

Moderate Demand
Current Employment
1.7M
BLS (2026)
Projected Growth
0%
2024-2034
Annual Openings
0
per year (growth + replacements)

Listing Trends

4 sources tracked
🇺🇸 United States
76K listings
🇩🇪 Germany
813 listings
🇫🇷 France
15.4K listings
🇪🇸 Spain
638 listings
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
8.9K listings
Sources: AdzunaArbeitsagenturFrance TravailReed
Updated Feb 25, 2026

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