Let’s talk about Personal Assistants, or as we like to call them, the behind-the-scenes heroes that keep things running smoothly.
Whether they’re managing a busy executive’s calendar or helping someone organize their personal life, Personal assistants are in high demand.
Our research (and a bit of personal experience as a leading provider of online personal assistant certifications) gives us a snapshot of where this career is headed, and spoiler: it’s looking pretty good!
Here are eight key statistics that highlight what’s going on in this profession right now.
The Numbers You Need to Know
Here are some of the most important statistics we’ve gathered about the Personal Assistant role:
- Demand is growing: Over the past year, we’ve seen a 10% increase in job listings for Personal Assistants. More executives and business owners are realizing they need help managing both their personal and professional lives, and that’s where personal assistants come in.
- The salary is competitive: Personal Assistants are currently earning an average of $55,000 per year, though, in high-demand markets like Los Angeles or New York, salaries can reach up to $75,000. On the other hand, in smaller cities, the average salary sits closer to $45,000.
- Certifications boost career success: Our data shows that Personal Assistants with professional certifications are 25% more likely to land jobs quickly and tend to earn 12% more than those without certifications.
- Remote work is on the rise: There’s been a 20% increase in remote personal assistant positions. With the rise of remote work and virtual offices, personal assistants can now manage everything from emails to travel arrangements from anywhere in the world.
- Job satisfaction is high: Around 80% of Personal Assistants say they’re satisfied with their jobs, mainly because they get to make a real difference in their clients’ lives.
- The role is expanding: 58% of Personal Assistants we spoke to said their job has evolved beyond the typical administrative tasks. Many are now involved in project management, event coordination, and even personal shopping, giving them a much wider range of responsibilities.
- Tenure is strong: Personal Assistants tend to stay in their roles for the long haul. On average, PAs stick with their employers for about 4 years, longer than the average for most administrative roles. This is largely due to the personal relationships they build with their clients.
- Female-dominated profession: Similar to Executive Assistants, over 85% of personal assistants are women. However, we’re seeing more men entering the field, particularly in tech and high-net-worth individuals’ personal support roles.
What Does This All Mean for the Future?
So, what do these stats tell us?
First, Personal Assistants are more in demand than ever, especially as people juggle increasingly complex personal and professional lives.
If you’re a certified personal assistant, your chances of landing a job faster and earning more are also much higher. Remote work is creating more opportunities too, so you don’t even need to be in the same city, or country—as your client.
We’re expecting personal assistants to continue taking on more versatile and strategic roles, blending traditional administrative tasks with more personal and operational responsibilities.
We believe this will likely lead to a 12% increase in hybrid personal assistant roles over the next decade, particularly in industries where high-level support is needed both at work and at home.
Wrapping It Up
All in all, the future is bright for personal assistants.
With growing demand, competitive salaries, and evolving job responsibilities, this career offers a lot of potential.
Whether you’re already working as a personal assistant or considering stepping into the role, the stats show that it’s a rewarding and secure career path.
Source:
Salary and demand data come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Other stats are based on our own experience & research.