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How much does a Secretary I make in Massachusetts? The average Secretary I salary in Massachusetts is $50,000 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $44,700 and $56,500. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Secretary I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Secretary I Salary $39,875 MA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Secretary I Salary $44,700 MA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Secretary I Salary $50,000 MA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Secretary I Salary $56,500 MA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Secretary I Salary $62,418 MA March 26, 2024
25% $44,700 10% $39,875 90% $62,418 75% $56,500 $50,000 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Secretary I collects, reviews and analyzes data and prepares reports, charts, budgets, and other presentation materials utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, or specialized software. Provides administrative support to an individual, team, department or group in an organization. Being an Secretary I maintains files, databases, and archives of relevant records. Prepares and distributes reports or other communications on a regular schedule. In addition, Secretary I screens calls and responds to or routes routine inquiries from external or internal sources with appropriate correspondence or other messaging. Schedules and coordinates meetings, travel, and other group activities. May manage expense reporting, invoicing, office supply inventory, or other routine processes. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being an Secretary I works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Career Path for this job

  1. This Job:

    Secretary I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Administrative Assistant, Experienced

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $48,201 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $48,707 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $48,982 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $48,523 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $48,385 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $51,510 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $49,074 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $51,510 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $51,510 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $50,177 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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