Administrative Assistant
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Palo Alto, CA · Posted October 20, 2026
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Where Palo Alto, CA ranks
Where Palo Alto, CA placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #3Best cities for entry-level jobs that want AI skills28% · of 100
- #3Best cities for entry-level jobs that want AI skills in the West Coast28% · of 54
- #3Best cities for AI-skill jobs37% · of 100
- #3Best cities for AI-skill jobs in the West Coast37% · of 71
- #4Best cities for data and analytics pay after cost of living$207k · of 28
- #4Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals83 / 100 · of 100
Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 323 open administrative assistant listings that state pay, the middle half runs $41,500 to $59,000 and the median is $47,500.
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How AI is used in this kind of work
Among secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive, AI is already used for a large share of the tasks. Measured exposure for secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive: 45% (high).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
About the job
A multi-disciplinary architectural, engineering and construction firm is seeking an Administrative Assistant to help them ensure the efficient and smooth day-to-day operation at their Palo Alto, CA of