As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Administrative Officer in New Jersey is $48,398, equivalent to $23 per hour, $931 weekly, or $4,033 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Administrative Officer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Administrative Officer in New Jersey vary widely, spanning from $39,512 to $57,188. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,747) and 75th percentile ($52,999), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,188 per year. This $9,252 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or PowerPoint, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, New Jersey Administrative Officer often earn 8.4% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 63 companies. However, New Jersey currently ranks 5 nationwide for Administrative Officer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Administrative Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Administrative Officer Salary $39,512 NJ August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Administrative Officer Salary $43,747 NJ August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Administrative Officer Salary $48,398 NJ August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Administrative Officer Salary $52,999 NJ August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Administrative Officer Salary $57,188 NJ August 01, 2026
25% $43,747 10% $39,512 90% $57,188 75% $52,999 $48,398 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $54,758 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $54,957 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $54,809 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $54,240 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $55,665 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $54,501 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $52,100 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $54,135 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $54,961 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $54,494 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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    Administrative Officer

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    1 - 3 years experience
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