Office and Administrative Support Occupations Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for office and administrative support occupationss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $51,560 ≈ $25/hr
National median salary $47,450
Total employment 17,753,430 nationwide
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$65,510
- Washington$59,770
- California$59,330
- Connecticut$58,490
- Massachusetts$58,380
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$42,410
- West Virginia$42,940
- Louisiana$43,460
- Arkansas$43,660
- Alabama$44,410
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $65,510 | $60,660 | $32 | +27.1% | 53,960 |
| 2 | Washington | $59,770 | $56,660 | $29 | +15.9% | 372,400 |
| 3 | California | $59,330 | $54,900 | $29 | +15.1% | 1,878,550 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $58,490 | $53,600 | $28 | +13.4% | 193,920 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $58,380 | $54,990 | $28 | +13.2% | 360,720 |
| 6 | New York | $57,890 | $51,760 | $28 | +12.3% | 1,135,680 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $56,140 | $50,800 | $27 | +8.9% | 536,650 |
| 8 | Colorado | $56,100 | $51,050 | $27 | +8.8% | 301,320 |
| 9 | Alaska | $55,870 | $52,530 | $27 | +8.4% | 39,660 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $54,540 | $50,900 | $26 | +5.8% | 326,540 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $54,440 | $49,790 | $26 | +5.6% | 54,700 |
| 12 | Maryland | $54,180 | $49,210 | $26 | +5.1% | 314,090 |
| 13 | Oregon | $54,010 | $50,390 | $26 | +4.8% | 215,390 |
| 14 | Hawaii | $52,990 | $48,820 | $25 | +2.8% | 74,880 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $52,840 | $49,330 | $25 | +2.5% | 85,090 |
| 16 | Delaware | $52,610 | $48,330 | $25 | +2% | 60,820 |
| 17 | Vermont | $52,610 | $49,560 | $25 | +2% | 31,180 |
| 18 | Illinois | $52,030 | $47,740 | $25 | +0.9% | 679,940 |
| 19 | Maine | $51,960 | $48,080 | $25 | +0.8% | 74,620 |
| 20 | Virginia | $51,270 | $47,180 | $25 | -0.6% | 426,040 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $51,030 | $48,050 | $25 | -1% | 45,080 |
| 22 | Arizona | $50,700 | $47,190 | $24 | -1.7% | 402,730 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $50,250 | $47,560 | $24 | -2.5% | 329,860 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $49,740 | $46,720 | $24 | -3.5% | 659,390 |
| 25 | Michigan | $49,280 | $46,310 | $24 | -4.4% | 494,790 |
| 26 | Ohio | $49,280 | $46,650 | $24 | -4.4% | 610,590 |
| 27 | Utah | $49,040 | $45,600 | $24 | -4.9% | 221,760 |
| 28 | Nevada | $48,930 | $46,050 | $24 | -5.1% | 186,410 |
| 29 | Iowa | $48,910 | $46,520 | $24 | -5.1% | 169,390 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $48,790 | $45,370 | $23 | -5.4% | 426,040 |
| 31 | Florida | $48,660 | $45,400 | $23 | -5.6% | 1,259,970 |
| 32 | Indiana | $48,660 | $46,030 | $23 | -5.6% | 345,580 |
| 33 | Missouri | $48,350 | $45,070 | $23 | -6.2% | 340,130 |
| 34 | Texas | $48,210 | $45,240 | $23 | -6.5% | 1,725,880 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $48,070 | $45,850 | $23 | -6.8% | 117,500 |
| 36 | Montana | $48,010 | $45,870 | $23 | -6.9% | 59,680 |
| 37 | Georgia | $47,920 | $44,990 | $23 | -7.1% | 561,230 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $47,690 | $45,450 | $23 | -7.5% | 536,920 |
| 39 | Idaho | $47,620 | $45,340 | $23 | -7.6% | 106,350 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $47,580 | $45,670 | $23 | -7.7% | 28,760 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $47,230 | $44,620 | $23 | -8.4% | 112,620 |
| 42 | Kansas | $46,840 | $44,670 | $23 | -9.2% | 162,170 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $46,480 | $43,520 | $22 | -9.9% | 285,690 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $46,160 | $43,580 | $22 | -10.5% | 251,890 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $45,190 | $41,980 | $22 | -12.4% | 213,000 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $44,890 | $44,010 | $22 | -12.9% | 52,830 |
| 47 | Alabama | $44,410 | $40,460 | $21 | -13.9% | 226,670 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $43,660 | $39,500 | $21 | -15.3% | 153,060 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $43,460 | $39,530 | $21 | -15.7% | 224,190 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $42,940 | $39,090 | $21 | -16.7% | 80,630 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $42,410 | $38,210 | $20 | -17.7% | 146,470 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 521 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $64,250 | $71,180 | 92,890 |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $62,120 | $68,550 | 226,320 |
| 3 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $59,660 | $62,960 | 212,900 |
| 4 | Napa, CA | $58,410 | $61,390 | 7,190 |
| 5 | Vallejo, CA | $58,090 | $60,930 | 14,280 |
| 6 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $57,480 | $60,470 | 20,780 |
| 7 | New Haven, CT | $56,680 | $59,470 | 31,770 |
| 8 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $56,580 | $59,580 | 265,830 |
| 9 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $55,640 | $60,570 | 44,780 |
| 10 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $55,470 | $59,000 | 9,120 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do office and administrative support occupations make in the U.S.?
The median office and administrative support occupations salary in the United States is $47,450 per year (mean $51,560), and about 80% earn between $33,530 and $76,170.
How much do office and administrative support occupations make per hour?
Roughly $25 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $51,560 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays office and administrative support occupations the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for office and administrative support occupations at $65,510 per year (median $60,660).