Office Assistants for hire in San Jose, CA

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    2,456

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication skills
    48%
    Office activity coordination
    42%
    Office record organization
    40%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    44%
    High school diploma or GED
    37%
    Associate's degree
    12%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years
    50%
    More than 10 years
    30%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Bain & Company Inc
    • Stanford University School of Medicine
    • Coforge
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    50%
    Less than a year
    25%
    1-2 years
    25%

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Last updated: Nov 11, 2026

Office Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in San Jose, CA: $93,949 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $74,296 – $118,802 yearly
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  • Office Assistant

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOffice Activity CoordinationAdministrative Experience
  • Office Assistant

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    CPR

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSchedule ManagementSpanishEnglish
  • Office Operations Manager

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCertified Medical AssistantCPR

    Skills

    Personal Assistant ExperienceOffice Activity CoordinationExecutive Administrative SupportAdministrative ExperienceClerical ExperienceOffice Management
  • Receptionist

    Los Gatos, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsITTypingHospitalityAdministrative ExperienceClerical Experience
  • Office Administrative Assistant

    Santa Clara, California

    Licenses & certifications

    CPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Public SpeakingCommunication SkillsLeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime Management
  • Senior Office Assistant

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Notary Public

    Skills

    Communication SkillsExecutive Administrative SupportMeeting SchedulingCalendar ManagementManaging Executive CalendarsCommittee Work

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

The average time to fill an office assistant role is 84 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do office assistants tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an office assistant include: communication skills, office activity coordination and office record organization.

What licenses or certifications are common for office assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for office assistants include: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to office assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to office assistants include: receptionist, business office clerk (boc) and office operations manager.

What level of education is common for an office assistant?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for an office assistant in San Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most office assistants have 8 years of professional experience.

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