High Risk Declining

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

Competition Forecast

Millions will compete for the same safe roles. Act now for a head start.

3.6M (but role transforming, not vanishing)

Workers Leaving This Role

Top Target Role

Executive Assistant

Expected Competition

High - 59% now certified vs 27% in 2021

Your Head Start

9-12 months - certification differentiates

3.6M (but role transforming, not vanishing) workers will flood the job market competing for the same transition paths.

Estimates based on labor market research from BLS, McKinsey, and World Economic Forum. Actual outcomes may vary.

Urgency Indicators

AI Capability Today 7/10

How well can AI perform this job today (1-10)

Job Posting Trend -22% since 2020

Change in job postings over recent years

Automation Timeline 3-5 years

Estimated time until significant automation

Microsoft Copilot drafts emails and summarizes meetings Calendly AI schedules across time zones automatically Notion AI generates reports and organizes documentation

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

Career Transitions

Safe career paths based on your existing skills

Executive Assistant

35%
Salary Change +40%
Skill Overlap 85%
Time to Transition 6-12 months

Skills to Learn

Strategic SupportProject ManagementDiscretionExecutive Communication

Project Coordinator

30%
Salary Change +35%
Skill Overlap 70%
Time to Transition 3-6 months

Skills to Learn

Project PlanningStakeholder CommunicationRisk TrackingAgile Basics

Office Manager

40%
Salary Change +30%
Skill Overlap 80%
Time to Transition 6-12 months

Skills to Learn

Team SupervisionVendor ManagementBudgetingFacilities

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