Office administration Salary in the United States

How much does an Office administration make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Office administration in the United States is $76,831 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,568
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,831 to $90,303
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,636
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Office administration Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $90,303 $7,525 $1,737 $43
Average $76,831 $6,403 $1,478 $37
25th Percentile $67,831 $5,653 $1,304 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Office administration Salaries

An Office administration'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 Office administration Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Office administration'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): $72,558
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $72,952
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $74,265
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $78,218
  • Expert (over 8 years): $80,793
Levels Salary
Entry Level Office administration$72,558
Intermediate Level Office administration$72,952
Senior Level Office administration$74,265
Specialist Level Office administration$78,218
Expert Level Office administration$80,793
$72,558 0 yr
$72,952 < 2 yrs
$74,265 2-4 yrs
$78,218 5-8 yrs
$80,793 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Office administrations

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: $96,907
  • San Francisco: $95,954
  • Oakland: $93,826

What Skills Can Increase an Office administration's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 11.6% 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.
  • Data Entry (Mentioned in 2.46% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
  • Performance Review (Mentioned in 1.54% Job Postings): Assessing employee performance and identifying strengths and weaknesses to promote communication and provide constructive performance feedback.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 11.6%
Data Entry 2.46%
Performance Review 1.54%
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 Office administration's salary.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Tax Preparation: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Guest Service: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Collaboration
$84,514
10%
Tax Preparation
$82,977
8%
Guest Service
$81,441
6%
Patient Care
$80,673
5%
Accountability
$80,673
5%
CSR
$79,904
4%
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How Education impacts an Office administration's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Office administrations 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 Office administration with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $67,994 and $75,181).

Office administration Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Office administration
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 34.1%
High School 34.1%
Associates 20.5%
Bachelors 38.6%
Masters 6.8%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Office administration Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Office administration'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Office administration

Salaries for an Office administration can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $61,756 in 2023 to around $61,443 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Office administration salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Office administration Over Time

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2023
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2024
$61,891
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