Career Highlight – Office and Administrative Support Occupations
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the largest occupational group is Office and Administrative Support, with a projected 2.3 million new jobs added from 2010 to 2020 – a growth rate of 10 percent. Unfortunately, most of this job growth represents a recovery of the 1.7 million jobs lost during the recession. If you are interested in Office and Administrative Support, be sure to check employment outlook for the specific occupations that you’re considering, as growth varies widely. This occupational group offers some good opportunities for high school grads who are looking for that first job.
The table below reflects a sampling of occupations that are projected to grow as fast as, or faster than average over 2010-2020.
|
Occupation |
U S Employment 2010 |
Growth-Numeric |
Growth-Percent |
Annual Median Wage |
Education |
| Bill & Account Collector | 401,700 | 57,200 |
14% |
$31,310 |
HS Diploma |
| Bookkeeping & Accounting Clerk | 1,898,300 | 259,000 |
14% |
$34,030 |
HS Diploma |
| Customer Service Rep. | 2,187,300 | 338,400 |
15% |
$30,460 |
HS Diploma |
| Financial Clerk | 1,395,500 | 152,600 |
11% |
$33,710 |
HS Diploma |
| General Office Clerk | 2,950,700 | 489,500 |
17% |
$26,610 |
HS Diploma |
| Receptionist | 1,048,500 | 248,500 |
24% |
$25,240 |
HS Diploma |
| Secretary/Admin Asst. | 4,010,200 | 492,900 |
12% |
$34,660 |
HS Diploma |
Refer to UtahFutures.org for checking the employment outlook for a specific occupation.
