Administrative Assistants for hire in Boston, MA

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    11,890

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    11%
    Organizational Skills
    10%
    Time Management
    9%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    46%
    High school diploma or GED
    26%
    Associate's degree
    21%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    90%
    6-10 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • LCB Senior Living
    • Point32Health
    • Masconomet Healthcare
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    60%
    Less than a year
    40%

Browse Indeed's database of 11,890 profiles for Administrative Assistants in Boston, MA

Last updated: Nov 7, 2026

Administrative Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Boston, MA: $66,176 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $47,985 – $91,265 yearly
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  • Receptionist

    Somerville, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Notary PublicDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadership
  • Administrative Assistant

    Dorchester, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseReal Estate LicenseCertified Medical Assistant

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceAnalysis Skills
  • Administrative Assistant

    Dorchester, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsOffice ExperiencePhone CommunicationAdministrative Experience
  • Operations Associate (Contract)

    Arlington, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    Real Estate LicenseDriver's License

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft Powerpoint
  • Administrative Assistant

    Boston, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    RBT Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAdministrative ExperienceOffice ManagementOffice Experience
  • Administrative Coordinator

    Roslindale, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAdministrative ExperienceOffice ExperienceOffice ManagementCash Register

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What's the average time to fill an administrative assistant role?

The average time to fill an administrative assistant role is 68 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do administrative assistants tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an administrative assistant include: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for administrative assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for administrative assistants include: Driver's License, CPR and AED.

What are some job titles related to administrative assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to administrative assistants include: receptionist, operations associate (contract) and senior administrative assistant.

What level of education is common for an administrative assistant?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for an administrative assistant in Boston, MA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an administrative assistant?

Most administrative assistants have 14 years of professional experience.

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