Order Administrator Salary in the United States

How much does an Order Administrator make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Order Administrator in the United States is $35,965 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, an Order Administrator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $41,710
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,699 to $38,972
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,636
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Order Administrator Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $38,972 $3,248 $749 $19
Average $35,965 $2,997 $692 $17
25th Percentile $33,699 $2,808 $648 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Order Administrator Salaries

An Order Administrator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Order Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Order Administrator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $36,437
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $47,480
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $58,909
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $64,362
  • Expert (over 8 years): $82,755
Levels Salary
Order Adm... Level Order Administrator$36,437
Order Ful... Level Order Administrator$47,480
Order Ful... Level Order Administrator$58,909
Order Ful... Level Order Administrator$64,362
Order Ful... Level Order Administrator$82,755
$36,437 0 yr
$47,480 < 2 yrs
$58,909 2-4 yrs
$64,362 5-8 yrs
$82,755 > 8 yrs
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How Do Order Administrator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Order Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $39,821.
  • California: $39,670.
  • Massachusetts: $39,141.

Top Paying Cities for Order Administrators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $45,363
  • San Francisco: $44,866
  • Oakland: $43,921

What Skills Can Increase an Order Administrator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 28.26% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.48% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Accounting (Mentioned in 1.36% Job Postings): Creating financial statements and reports based on the summary of financial and business transactions.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 28.26%
Microsoft Office 2.48%
Accounting 1.36%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Order Administrator's salary.
  • Vendor Relationships: Can increase your salary by up to 29%.
  • Salesforce: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Customer Sales: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Vendor Relationships
$46,395
29%
Salesforce
$41,000
14%
Customer Sales
$40,641
13%
Order Management
$40,281
12%
Insight
$40,281
12%
Prioritization
$39,202
9%
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Order Administrator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Order Administrator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Order Administrator positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Order Administrator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Order Administrator

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$44,957$22.025%
Financial Services$41,360$20.015%
Energy & Utilities$39,562$19.010%
Insurance$39,562$19.010%
Pharmaceuticals$39,562$19.010%

How Education impacts an Order Administrator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Order Administrators enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Order Administrator with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $39,696 and $41,727).

Order Administrator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Order Administrator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.0%
High School 40.0%
Associates 28.0%
Bachelors 16.0%
Masters 12.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Order Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Order Administrator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Order Administrator

Salaries for an Order Administrator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $32,797 in 2023 to around $32,254 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Order Administrator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Order Administrator Over Time

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