Administrative services managers salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $67,100 | $32.26 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $114,130 | $54.87 |
| Mean (average) | $129,870 | $62.44 |
| 90th percentile | $207,720 | $99.86 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Administrative services managers pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 53 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $114,550 | $46,690 | $207,300 | 860 | 0.24 |
| Alaska | $106,400 | $73,950 | $172,480 | 1,020 | 1.84 |
| Arizona | $101,160 | $60,000 | $173,720 | 6,750 | 1.23 |
| Arkansas | $84,480 | $46,270 | $151,050 | 1,110 | 0.5 |
| California | $108,890 | $75,030 | $215,360 | 41,240 | 1.33 |
| Colorado | $157,000 | $101,480 | $230,770 | 2,340 | 0.48 |
| Connecticut | $120,200 | $72,870 | $191,760 | 3,180 | 1.1 |
| Delaware | $139,910 | $101,030 | $208,470 | 720 | 0.87 |
| District of Columbia | $128,610 | $73,760 | $219,590 | 1,030 | 0.86 |
| Florida | $94,850 | $51,330 | $192,970 | 15,350 | 0.91 |
| Georgia | $108,250 | $61,210 | $214,060 | 13,720 | 1.65 |
| Guam | $64,320 | $41,810 | $101,010 | 1,240 | 10.93 |
| Hawaii | $110,840 | $78,710 | $173,670 | 1,560 | 1.46 |
| Idaho | $92,880 | $55,240 | $148,070 | 880 | 0.6 |
| Illinois | $106,860 | $55,410 | $175,690 | 12,040 | 1.16 |
| Indiana | $112,990 | $63,980 | $201,750 | 5,620 | 1.03 |
| Iowa | $116,920 | $69,670 | $171,530 | 1,380 | 0.52 |
| Kansas | $118,570 | $74,500 | $179,990 | 1,150 | 0.47 |
| Louisiana | $99,210 | $61,600 | $170,790 | 3,260 | 0.99 |
| Maine | $105,380 | $66,300 | $188,040 | ||
| Maryland | $115,550 | $73,970 | $203,500 | 4,320 | 0.92 |
| Massachusetts | $116,710 | $76,160 | $200,150 | 9,130 | 1.48 |
| Michigan | $108,210 | $66,210 | $169,440 | 6,590 | 0.88 |
| Minnesota | $137,290 | $93,710 | $259,780 | 7,560 | 1.51 |
| Mississippi | $96,030 | $53,850 | $183,570 | 1,700 | 0.86 |
| Missouri | $96,920 | $53,350 | $178,810 | 4,220 | 0.85 |
| Montana | $129,670 | $88,560 | $209,650 | 400 | 0.46 |
| Nebraska | $105,720 | $71,900 | $170,910 | 2,600 | 1.5 |
| Nevada | $95,780 | $55,570 | $156,110 | 3,010 | 1.14 |
| New Hampshire | $125,390 | $71,390 | $198,950 | 760 | 0.65 |
| New Jersey | $144,460 | $94,200 | $227,410 | 10,910 | 1.5 |
| New Mexico | $104,790 | $66,120 | $173,870 | ||
| New York | $142,280 | $85,760 | $294,370 | 15,010 | 0.91 |
| North Carolina | $105,630 | $68,050 | $183,540 | 7,360 | 0.88 |
| North Dakota | $94,320 | $76,670 | $157,290 | 300 | 0.41 |
| Ohio | $101,500 | $61,020 | $177,630 | 7,980 | 0.85 |
| Oklahoma | $104,670 | $62,530 | $185,910 | 2,220 | 0.77 |
| Oregon | $113,250 | $74,260 | $174,330 | 2,620 | 0.78 |
| Pennsylvania | $105,640 | $71,690 | $187,420 | 4,880 | 0.47 |
| Puerto Rico | $63,930 | $38,880 | $126,920 | 3,740 | 2.34 |
| Rhode Island | $128,980 | $79,940 | $205,320 | 780 | 0.91 |
| South Carolina | $124,320 | $63,610 | $217,720 | ||
| South Dakota | $106,410 | $76,200 | $147,720 | 450 | 0.57 |
| Tennessee | $127,410 | $71,530 | $213,230 | 8,170 | 1.47 |
| Texas | $114,190 | $71,990 | $202,370 | 22,980 | 0.96 |
| Utah | $123,700 | $66,350 | $199,990 | 1,670 | 0.57 |
| Vermont | $97,040 | $72,130 | $155,360 | 430 | 0.84 |
| Virgin Islands | $74,990 | $52,660 | $98,060 | 50 | 0.9 |
| Virginia | $130,850 | $78,540 | $221,050 | 2,850 | 0.41 |
| Washington | $130,630 | $77,220 | $230,070 | 3,490 | 0.58 |
| West Virginia | $84,820 | $59,150 | $126,550 | 1,890 | 1.59 |
| Wisconsin | $108,450 | $72,500 | $179,420 | 5,220 | 1.05 |
| Wyoming | $120,510 | $62,690 | $171,040 | 120 | 0.26 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for administrative services managers
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 22,000. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 1%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for administrative services managers
- Typical entry education
- Bachelor's degree
- Related work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- None
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Veterinary Office Management/Administration CIP 01.8202
- Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist CIP 51.0711
- Business/Commerce, General CIP 52.0101
- Business Administration and Management, General CIP 52.0201
- Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management CIP 52.0202
- Office Management and Supervision CIP 52.0204
- Customer Service Management CIP 52.0207
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Set goals and deadlines for the department.
- Acquire, distribute and store supplies.
- Analyze internal processes and recommend and implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations, such as supply changes or the disposal of records.
- Conduct classes to teach procedures to staff.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (in demand)
- Microsoft Office software (in demand)
- Microsoft Outlook (in demand)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (in demand)
- Microsoft Word (in demand)
- Adobe Acrobat (hot technology)
- Atlassian JIRA (hot technology)
- Autodesk AutoCAD (hot technology)
- Google Docs (hot technology)
- IBM SPSS Statistics (hot technology)
- Intuit QuickBooks (hot technology)
- Microsoft Access (hot technology)
- Microsoft Project (hot technology)
- Microsoft SharePoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Visio (hot technology)
- Oracle PeopleSoft (hot technology)
Transferable skills for career changers: Time Management, Coordination, Negotiation, Management of Personnel Resources, Social Perceptiveness, Service Orientation.
Common job titles: Administrative Coordinator, Administrative Director, Administrative Manager, Administrative Officer, Administrator, Business Administrator, Business Manager.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do administrative services managers make?
The national median annual wage for administrative services managers was $114,130 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $67,100 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $207,720. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do administrative services managers need?
BLS lists bachelor's degree as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with less than 5 years of related work experience and none on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is administrative services managers a growing career?
BLS projects employment of administrative services managers to change +5.2% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 22,000 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay administrative services managers the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Colorado ($157,000), New Jersey ($144,460), New York ($142,280). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.