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How much do secretary jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for secretary in Alaska is $49,480.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,400.00 and $56,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a secretary typically manage competing priorities and urgent requests throughout the workday?

Secretaries often handle multiple tasks simultaneously, such as scheduling meetings, answering correspondence, and supporting various team members. Managing competing priorities requires strong organizational skills, the ability to assess the urgency of requests, and clear communication with supervisors and colleagues. Many secretaries use digital tools like calendars and task management software to stay on top of deadlines and ensure nothing is overlooked. Proactively clarifying expectations and regularly updating supervisors about progress can help manage workload effectively.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a secretary, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Secretary, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in office administration, usually supported by a high school diploma or associate degree. Familiarity with office software such as Microsoft Office Suite, scheduling tools, and basic bookkeeping systems is typically required. Excellent communication, discretion, and multitasking abilities help a Secretary excel in managing multiple responsibilities and interacting with diverse stakeholders. These skills ensure smooth office operations, efficient information flow, and professional support for teams and executives.

What is the difference between Secretary vs Administrative Assistant?

AspectSecretaryAdministrative Assistant
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certificationHigh school diploma; some roles may prefer additional certifications or training
Work EnvironmentOffice settings, often in legal, medical, or corporate environmentsVaries from office to administrative support across industries
Job ResponsibilitiesManaging schedules, answering phones, filing, and correspondenceSupporting office operations, coordinating meetings, handling reports
Usage & Search IntentOften searched for in legal, medical, or corporate contextsBroader, includes general office support roles

While both roles involve administrative support, secretaries typically focus on managing schedules and correspondence within specific industries like legal or medical. Administrative assistants often have broader responsibilities supporting overall office functions across various industries.

Do secretaries get paid a lot?

Secretaries' salaries vary depending on experience, location, and the industry they work in. On average, secretaries earn a median annual wage that is below many higher-skilled professions, but experienced secretaries with specialized skills or certifications can earn higher pay. Salary ranges typically reflect the level of responsibility and the complexity of tasks performed.

What does a secretary do?

A Secretary is often the first individual people come in contact with at a company, giving them the unofficial title as the “face of the organization.” They perform a wide range of tasks to assist the organization or company throughout the day. These tasks can include maintaining files, scheduling appointments or meetings, sending emails, recording meeting minutes, arranging guest travel arrangements, and answering phones. Secretaries frequently use computer software to create spreadsheets, manage databases, and produce documents, reports, and presentations. Some also gather data from a variety of sources, manage corporate libraries or manage stockrooms, buy supplies, and negotiate with vendors.

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Secretary jobs near you
Infographic showing various Secretary job openings in Alaska as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,480 per year, or $23.8 per hour.

NUI Temporary Secretary I

North Slope Borough School District

Nuiqsut, AK • On-site

$24.02/hr

Temporary

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Provide office and clerical support to assist with the efficient operation of the department.
NSBSD Pedagogy
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
  • Graduate from high school or have a general education degree.
  • Six months to one year of related experience and/or training.

Language Skills:
  • Communicate (speak, read, and write) effectively in the English language.
  • Write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, staff, and the public.

Preference:
  • Inupiaq-speaking and cultural experience preferred.

Mathematical Skills:
  • Add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
  • Perform math operations using units of American money.

Reasoning Ability:
  • Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of non-standard situations.
  • Interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  • Must hold a valid Alaska Driver's License.

Other Skills and Abilities:
  • Experience with personal computers and Word.
  • Lift 40 pounds
  • Experience in the use of office machines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Screen visitors and telephone calls, directing them to the appropriate person or department.
  • Screen and route incoming mail.
  • Compose, type, and copy correspondence and other materials.
  • Maintain a filing system.
  • Obtain, gather, and organize pertinent data as required.
  • Schedule appointments, make travel arrangements, and assemble materials for meetings.
  • Assist with enrollment of students.
  • Maintain accurate student cumulative folders.
  • Maintain accurate personnel and attendance records and report problems to the supervisor.
  • Place orders for materials, verify quantities delivered, and distribute accordingly.
  • Supervise students as directed.
  • Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.
  • Support the value of education and the philosophy and mission of the District.
  • Adhere to all District policies and regulations.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk, use
hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, and controls, and reach with hands and arms. The
employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, and hear, and is occasionally
required to climb or balance.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the
ability to adjust focus.
Environmental Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to travel within and outside
of the North Slope Borough School District. The employee must be willing and able to fly in small
and large commuter planes.
Benefits
Work Year: Varies
Range and Minimum Salary Grade:
  • Grade 13

$24.02 (Per Hour)
About
The North Slope Borough School District is located at the "top of the world" in Northern Alaska.
Our communities are populated predominantly by the Iñupiat, and today, as in many thousands of years past, we live the Iñupiaq way. Having embraced modern amenities that make life easier, we continue to practice our hunting and sharing traditions and very much value the structure that those activities bring into our lives.
We are a welcoming and friendly people who believe strongly in the value of education. Our highly trained certified and classified staff are dedicated to serving the children of our communities. They work together to meet the unique needs of every student in the district.
Our students are fully immersed in preparing for tomorrow while honoring and perpetuating the priceless traditions and culture they have as a legacy from the past. Our children exude all the warmth and sunshine one could ever hope to find.
We are led by a visionary board. Their mission for our district calls for every child to become proficient in reading, writing and mathematics while gaining an understanding of and appreciation for the values, culture, history and language of the Iñupiat.

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