SOC 43-6011
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ69/100
High Risk
US Employment
๐ฅ472,770
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$74K
$48K โ $108K
Projected Growth
๐-1.6%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค90/100
High exposure
๐ก Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants face a risk score of 69/100 โ 25 points above the national average of 44. With 90/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $74K ($28K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 69/100, Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like intelligent document processing and ocr automation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 472,770 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in exercising discretion in ambiguous administrative decisions and building trust-based relationships with executives to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Intelligent document processing and OCR automation
AI scheduling and calendar management assistants
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Exercising discretion in ambiguous administrative decisions
Building trust-based relationships with executives
Managing sensitive interpersonal workplace situations
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Manage and maintain executives' schedules.
Make travel arrangements for executives.
Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.
Coordinate and direct office services, such as records, departmental finances, budget preparation, personnel issues, and housekeeping, to aid executives.
Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages.
๐ป Technology Skills
Accounting software
Document management software
Web page creation and editing software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Desktop publishing software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Administrative
English Language
Customer and Personal Service
Computers and Electronics
Administration and Management
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 51% |
| Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers | 17 | $144K | 69% |
| Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 23 | $66K | 82% |