Job prospects Administrative Assistant in the Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Administrative assistants in the Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in the Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Administrative assistants in the Southwest region:

• Approximately 710 people work in this occupation.
• Administrative assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 34%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology