Secretaries for hire in San Diego, CA

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    2,542

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    12%
    Organizational Skills
    10%
    Time Management
    10%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    56%
    Bachelor's degree
    28%
    Associate's degree
    9%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    6-10 years
    40%
    3-5 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Sharp Healthcare
    • Marriott International
    • County of San Diego
  • Time at current job

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

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Last updated: Nov 7, 2026

Secretary: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in San Diego, CA: $45,491 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $35,500 – $62,881 yearly
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  • Nursing Assistant

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantCertified Medical AssistantCNAAEDGeriatrics+8 more

    Skills

    Barista ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadership
  • Front Office Manager

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CHazmat Endorsement

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsService Technician ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication Skills
  • Secretary

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingStrategic Planning
  • Legal Secretary

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Notary PublicDriver's LicenseParalegal CertificateClean Driving Record

    Skills

    LeadershipPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementParalegal ExperienceTyping
  • Legal Assistant/Receptionist

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsBilingualForeign Language ProficiencySpanish
  • Legal Secretary/Office Manager

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseReal Estate License

    Skills

    Personal Assistant ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsProperty ManagementSection 8Office Management

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What's the average time to fill a secretary role?

The average time to fill a secretary role is 44 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do secretaries tend to have?

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

What licenses or certifications are common for secretaries?

Common licenses or certifications for secretaries include: Driver's License, Paralegal Certificate and CPR.

What are some job titles related to secretaries?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to secretaries include: legal secretary/office manager, front desk agent and legal secretary.

What level of education is common for a secretary?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a secretary in San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a secretary?

Most secretaries have 13 years of professional experience.

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