What are the main factors that influence an Office administration's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change an Office administration's salary?

An Office administration's salary grows with experience: starting around $75,228 for beginners, reaching about $76,998 at mid-level, and approach $83,767 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Office administration?

Office administration salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Office administration roles are District of Columbia $85,067, California $84,745, Massachusetts $83,615. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Office administration roles make?

Salaries for Office administration level roles vary by specialization: Office Administration Director: $160,754; Office Administration Supervisor: $137,590; Manager of Office Administration: $83,376; Office Administration Manager: $83,180; Intermediate Office Administration Professional: $66,100.

Office administration Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Office administration make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Office administration in Rhode Island is $79,658 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,343
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,327 to $93,626
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,831

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Office administration Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,626	$7,802	$1,801	$45
Average	$79,658	$6,638	$1,532	$38
25th Percentile	$70,327	$5,861	$1,352	$34

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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 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): $75,228
Early Career (1-2 years): $75,636
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $76,998
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $81,096
Expert (over 8 years): $83,767

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Office administration	$75,228
Intermediate Level Office administration	$75,636
Senior Level Office administration	$76,998
Specialist Level Office administration	$81,096
Expert Level Office administration	$83,767

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How Do Office administration 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 Office administrations. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $85,067.
California: $84,745.
Massachusetts: $83,615.

District of Columbia $85,067 California $84,745 Massachusetts $83,615 Washington $83,308 New Jersey $83,277 Alaska $83,170 Connecticut $82,109 New York $81,679

Hawaii $80,304 Rhode Island $79,658 Maryland $79,220 Minnesota $78,621 Colorado $78,391 Illinois $78,314 Oregon $78,022 Delaware $77,807

New Hampshire $77,672 Virginia $77,369 Pennsylvania $76,485 Nevada $76,040 North Dakota $75,894 Michigan $75,663 Wisconsin $75,579 Vermont $75,410

Texas $74,941 Maine $74,910 Arizona $74,864 Ohio $74,810 Georgia $74,103 Indiana $73,750 Wyoming $73,681 Utah $73,573

Iowa $73,527 Kansas $73,158 Louisiana $73,051 North Carolina $73,012 Missouri $72,997 Florida $72,697 Montana $72,536 Nebraska $72,382

Kentucky $72,298 South Carolina $71,991 Tennessee $71,799 Idaho $71,722 New Mexico $71,161 Oklahoma $71,038 Alabama $70,585 South Dakota $69,824

Arkansas $69,409 West Virginia $69,186 Mississippi $68,518

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:

Adamsville: $80,965
Albion: $79,620
Ashaway: $81,272

Adamsville, RI $80,965 Albion, RI $79,620 Ashaway, RI $81,272 Barrington, RI $79,620 Block Island, RI $80,849 Bradford, RI $81,218 Bristol, RI $79,543 Carolina, RI $80,557

Charlestown, RI $80,642 Chepachet, RI $79,466 Clayville, RI $79,543 Coventry, RI $79,466 West Greenwich, RI $79,413 East Greenwich, RI $79,520 Exeter, RI $81,218 Fiskeville, RI $79,620

Forestdale, RI $79,543 Foster, RI $79,413 Glendale, RI $79,413 Greene, RI $80,304 Greenville, RI $79,620 Harmony, RI $79,597 Harrisville, RI $79,466 Hope, RI $79,620

Hope Valley, RI $81,272 Hopkinton, RI $81,295 Jamestown, RI $80,480 Kenyon, RI $81,195 Little Compton, RI $80,934 Manville, RI $79,620 Mapleville, RI $79,413 Newport, RI $80,496

Middletown, RI $80,834 North Kingstown, RI $79,389 North Scituate, RI $79,597 Oakland, RI $79,489 Pascoag, RI $79,443 Pawtucket, RI $79,620 Central Falls, RI $79,620 Cumberland, RI $79,620

Lincoln, RI $79,620 Portsmouth, RI $80,173 Prudence Island, RI $79,466 Rockville, RI $81,295 Saunderstown, RI $80,527 Shannock, RI $81,172 Slatersville, RI $79,543 Slocum, RI $80,527

Tiverton, RI $80,988 Wakefield, RI $80,442 Kingston, RI $80,457 Narragansett, RI $80,473 Peace Dale, RI $80,442 Warren, RI $79,597 Warwick, RI $79,620 Westerly, RI $81,318

West Kingston, RI $80,504 West Warwick, RI $79,620 Wood River Junction, RI $81,218 Woonsocket, RI $79,543 North Smithfield, RI $79,597 Wyoming, RI $81,195 Providence, RI $79,620 Cranston, RI $79,620

North Providence, RI $79,620 East Providence, RI $79,620 Riverside, RI $79,620 Rumford, RI $79,620 Smithfield, RI $79,620 Johnston, RI $79,620

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

$70,327

Average $79,658/year

$93,626

$5,861

Average $6,638/month

$7,802

$1,352

Average $1,532/week

$1,801

$34

Average $38/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,626	$7,802	$1,801	$45
Average	$79,658	$6,638	$1,532	$38
25th Percentile	$70,327	$5,861	$1,352	$34

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