Cities With Top Paying Administrative Assistants Jobs

Cities With Top Paying Administrative Assistants JobsCities With Top Paying Administrative Assistants JobsFor administrative assistants, its a good time to be a job seeker. Candidates for this role are in high demand in multiple cities across the country, with companies competing for - and sometimes offering higher-than-market salaries to attract - the most skilled people.Job descriptions often vary, but employers always have common wants for admins, including prior experience and a strong work ethic. Companies also want professionals who are proficient with industry-specific applications, which can give an applicant a leg up over others and a potential advantage when it comes to salary negotiation.Of curse, salaries are relative to location - a fat paycheck in Memphis might be barely enough to get by in Manhattan. But the following cities, where administrative assistants are in high demand, offer some of the best opportunities for experienced candidates.Los AngelesThe biggest nee d in ur market is for professionals with three to five years of experience, says Kim Garstein, a branch manager at in Southern California, but available people in this sweet spot are extremely hard to find.She also notes that hiring managers in the Los Angeles area look for a wider variety of skill sets than they used to. An increasing number of employers here want people experienced with accounting and finance software like QuickBooks and Concur, Garstein says. Were also getting requests for people experienced with CRM systems like Salesforce.The midpoint administrative assistant salary in Los Angeles is $47,190, and senior administrative assistants can earn $56,100 at the midpoint. Keep in mind, though, that Los Angeles is known for its high cost of living, coming in last place among the 25 cities ranked in that category in the Career City Index.SEARCH ADMIN JOBS IN LOS ANGELESNew York CityNew York City is a very competitive hiring market, says Daryl Pigat, a teilen director here. Top job candidates can field multiple offers, he says, and employers need to be ready to act quickly. Before many employers can get to a job seeker, theyve already started a new job.Employers here seek candidates with a support background and familiarity with Microsoft Excel. According to Pigat, many hiring managers also demand social media and marketing knowledge, but struggle to find candidates with the right amount of experience for their roles - the same three- to five-year sweet spot as in the LA market.Though its a candidate-driven environment, job seekers still compete with one another for the most desirable positions. Pigat says candidates can gain a competitive edge in the New York market by doing their research on potential employers. Learn about the company and the person interviewing you. Come prepared to ask educated questions, he says.Salaries in New York City trend 40.5 percent above the national average, due partly to the high cost of living here - which ranked 24 th in our Career City Index. The midpoint administrative assistant salary here is $50,228. Senior administrative assistants can surpass $59,700.SEARCH ADMIN JOBS IN NEW YORKMemphisWhile demand for administrative assistants ebbs and flows in Memphis, top applicants typically find jobs quickly, according to Chris Compton, a branch manager in the city. When a candidate has really good experience and a great work ethic, I can usually find a position for them quickly, he says.Beyond technical skills, employers also consider attitude and other soft skills more than in the past. Employers are homing in on when a candidates personality fits with the office dynamic, Compton says.The midpoint administrative assistant salary in Memphis is $33,962, with compensation reaching $40,375 for senior administrative assistants. While thats significantly lower than New York and Los Angeles, the cost of living here is also much lower.SEARCH ADMIN JOBS IN MEMPHISSee the administrative assistant salary for your city and download a free copy of our 2019 OfficeTeam Salary Guide for a complete view of the compensation landscape. If youre ready to find a new position, search administrative assistant jobs across the U.S. today