First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers salary
Office & admin · OCC code 43-1011 · gross annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2024
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers in the US earn a median of $66,140 per year (mean $71,560) as of the BLS OEWS May 2024 survey — that is +33.6% versus the $49,500 median for all US jobs, above the US median wage for all jobs. The middle half earn between $53,190 and $82,340; the top 10% earn $102,980 or more. The median hourly wage is $31.80. About 1,495,580 are employed nationally. The highest-paying state is District of Columbia ($82,280). Wages are gross (pre-tax) and vary by employer, experience and location.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers pay range (national percentiles)
What first-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers earn across the pay distribution, nationally (BLS OEWS, May 2024):
| Pay level | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-paid 10%) | $43,920 |
| 25th percentile | $53,190 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $66,140 |
| Mean (average) | $71,560 |
| 75th percentile | $82,340 |
| 90th percentile (highest-paid 10%) | $102,980 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
A dash (—) means BLS did not release that figure; a plus (+) means the wage is at or above the BLS top code of $239,200/yr. See what wage percentiles mean or check where your salary ranks.
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers salary by state
Median and mean wage for first-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers in each of the 51 states with published data, highest median first. The national median is $66,140.
| # | State | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $82,280 | $89,500 | 3,910 |
| 2 | Washington | $77,630 | $83,490 | 33,360 |
| 3 | New York | $77,230 | $82,030 | 82,420 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $76,000 | $78,570 | 25,280 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $75,920 | $77,810 | 4,740 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $75,240 | $78,360 | 39,170 |
| 7 | California | $75,090 | $78,860 | 164,320 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $74,160 | $75,770 | 23,090 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $73,740 | $77,290 | 54,460 |
| 10 | Colorado | $73,430 | $76,480 | 26,230 |
| 11 | Delaware | $73,020 | $78,150 | 6,010 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $71,370 | $75,040 | 7,020 |
| 13 | Maryland | $69,720 | $73,120 | 28,570 |
| 14 | Oregon | $68,730 | $71,930 | 12,860 |
| 15 | Vermont | $67,620 | $68,850 | 1,760 |
| 16 | Alaska | $67,030 | $71,240 | 5,720 |
| 17 | Indiana | $66,910 | $71,360 | 22,620 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $66,800 | $71,430 | 25,200 |
| 19 | Illinois | $66,010 | $71,660 | 42,850 |
| 20 | Virginia | $65,670 | $71,010 | 34,570 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $64,790 | $69,740 | 1,950 |
| 22 | Tennessee | $64,760 | $70,050 | 51,330 |
| 23 | Texas | $64,320 | $70,600 | 172,150 |
| 24 | Michigan | $64,000 | $67,490 | 30,600 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $63,990 | $68,490 | 61,960 |
| 26 | Utah | $63,970 | $70,620 | 18,770 |
| 27 | Hawaii | $63,470 | $67,200 | 10,310 |
| 28 | Maine | $63,390 | $67,820 | 5,670 |
| 29 | Georgia | $63,120 | $68,780 | 47,790 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $63,040 | $67,220 | 22,390 |
| 31 | Arizona | $63,030 | $66,860 | 31,750 |
| 32 | Ohio | $62,820 | $66,880 | 44,510 |
| 33 | Kansas | $62,400 | $65,850 | 12,590 |
| 34 | Florida | $62,290 | $68,430 | 102,450 |
| 35 | Missouri | $62,260 | $67,080 | 24,710 |
| 36 | Iowa | $61,970 | $64,830 | 10,230 |
| 37 | Wyoming | $61,880 | $62,850 | 1,950 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $61,130 | $64,630 | 19,940 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $61,030 | $64,670 | 38,780 |
| 40 | New Mexico | $60,820 | $63,230 | 8,120 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $60,730 | $64,070 | 10,200 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $60,730 | $64,300 | 19,670 |
| 43 | Nevada | $60,710 | $64,780 | 13,840 |
| 44 | Montana | $60,560 | $64,100 | 3,970 |
| 45 | Alabama | $59,440 | $62,690 | 20,460 |
| 46 | Idaho | $59,280 | $61,580 | 8,760 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $59,230 | $60,380 | 1,730 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $56,640 | $58,920 | 14,580 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $55,480 | $59,060 | 20,210 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $53,440 | $58,840 | 12,830 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $51,700 | $55,660 | 7,090 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Highest median: District of Columbia ($82,280). Lowest: West Virginia ($51,700).
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| Occupation | Median wage | Mean wage | vs US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers (this job) | $66,140 | $71,560 | +33.6% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $66,260 | $81,260 | +33.9% |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $66,700 | $82,720 | +34.7% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $66,780 | $81,470 | +34.9% |
| Flight Attendants | $67,130 | $78,950 | +35.6% |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $65,140 | $71,520 | +31.6% |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do first-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers make?
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers earn a national median of $66,140 per year (mean $71,560) as of the BLS OEWS May 2024 survey. The middle half earn between $53,190 (25th percentile) and $82,340 (75th percentile); the top 10% earn $102,980 or more and the bottom 10% earn under $43,920. These are gross, pre-tax wages.
What is the hourly wage for first-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers?
The median hourly wage is $31.80 and the mean is $34.40 (BLS OEWS, May 2024). BLS reports some occupations only as annual wages, in which case hourly figures are shown as a dash.
Which state pays first-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median wage for first-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers at $82,280, versus a national median of $66,140. State pay reflects local cost of living, demand and industry mix. See the full state table on this page.
How many first-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers are there in the US?
BLS estimates about 1,495,580 first-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers are employed in the US (OEWS, May 2024). Among the 124 occupations tracked here, this job ranks #73 of 124 by median pay.
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Sources & accuracy
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 (OCC 43-1011), gross annual wages, U.S. public domain, retrieved June 2026. OEWS figures are survey estimates and reflect pay before tax. Your actual pay depends on employer, experience, certifications, industry and location. This is information, not financial or career advice — see our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20