Pay, demand and where to work, from BLS data with the year on every table.
low → high: location quotient
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Administrative services managers (SOC 11-3012) employed 263,960 people in May 2025. The median pay is $114,130 a year ($54.87 an hour); the lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,100 and the highest-paid 10% more than $207,720. BLS projects its employment to change by +5.2% between 2025 and 2035 (about 22,000 openings a year including replacements). The typical way in: Bachelor's degree, with less than 5 years experience in a related occupation.
Highest median pay: Colorado ($157,000), New Jersey ($144,460), New York ($142,280). Most jobs: California (41,240), Texas (22,980), Florida (15,350).
| Measure ⇅ | Annual ⇅ | Hourly equivalent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $67,100 | $32.26 |
| 25th percentile | $86,460 | $41.57 |
| Median | $114,130 | $54.87 |
| Mean | $129,870 | $62.44 |
| 75th percentile | $157,420 | $75.68 |
| 90th percentile (experienced) | $207,720 | $99.87 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Hourly equivalents divide by 2,080 hours. Pay above $239,200 is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top code).
| Measure ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Jobs 2025 | 279,000 |
| Jobs 2035 (projected) | 293,300 |
| Change in jobs | 14,400 |
| Percent change | +5.2% |
| Openings a year (growth + replacements) | 22,000 |
| Self-employed share | 1.0% |
| Typical entry education | Bachelor's degree |
| Work experience in a related occupation | Less than 5 years |
| Typical on-the-job training | None |
Licences and certifications are set by states and employers; the education shown is the usual entry requirement, not a legal one.
| State ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ | Yearly rent as % of median pay ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 860 | 0.24 | $114,550 | $46,690 | $207,300 | +0% | 11% |
| Alaska | 1,020 | 1.84 | $106,400 | $73,950 | $172,480 | -7% | 16% |
| Arizona | 6,750 | 1.23 | $101,160 | $60,000 | $173,720 | -11% | 20% |
| Arkansas | 1,110 | 0.50 | $84,480 | $46,270 | $151,050 | -26% | 14% |
| California | 41,240 | 1.33 | $108,890 | $75,030 | $215,360 | -5% | 23% |
| Colorado | 2,340 | 0.48 | $157,000 | $101,480 | $230,770 | +38% | 14% |
| Connecticut | 3,180 | 1.10 | $120,200 | $72,870 | $191,760 | +5% | 15% |
| Delaware | 720 | 0.87 | $139,910 | $101,030 | $208,470 | +23% | 13% |
| District of Columbia | 1,030 | 0.86 | $128,610 | $73,760 | $219,590 | +13% | 18% |
| Florida | 15,350 | 0.91 | $94,850 | $51,330 | $192,970 | -17% | 23% |
| Georgia | 13,720 | 1.65 | $108,250 | $61,210 | $214,060 | -5% | 17% |
| Hawaii | 1,560 | 1.46 | $110,840 | $78,710 | $173,670 | -3% | 21% |
| Idaho | 880 | 0.60 | $92,880 | $55,240 | $148,070 | -19% | 18% |
| Illinois | 12,040 | 1.16 | $106,860 | $55,410 | $175,690 | -6% | 15% |
| Indiana | 5,620 | 1.03 | $112,990 | $63,980 | $201,750 | -1% | 12% |
| Iowa | 1,380 | 0.52 | $116,920 | $69,670 | $171,530 | +2% | 10% |
| Kansas | 1,150 | 0.47 | $118,570 | $74,500 | $179,990 | +4% | 11% |
| Louisiana | 3,260 | 0.99 | $99,210 | $61,600 | $170,790 | -13% | 13% |
| Maryland | 4,320 | 0.92 | $115,550 | $73,970 | $203,500 | +1% | 18% |
| Massachusetts | 9,130 | 1.48 | $116,710 | $76,160 | $200,150 | +2% | 19% |
| Michigan | 6,590 | 0.88 | $108,210 | $66,210 | $169,440 | -5% | 13% |
| Minnesota | 7,560 | 1.51 | $137,290 | $93,710 | $259,780 | +20% | 11% |
| Mississippi | 1,700 | 0.86 | $96,030 | $53,850 | $183,570 | -16% | 12% |
| Missouri | 4,220 | 0.85 | $96,920 | $53,350 | $178,810 | -15% | 13% |
| Montana | 400 | 0.46 | $129,670 | $88,560 | $209,650 | +14% | 11% |
| Nebraska | 2,600 | 1.50 | $105,720 | $71,900 | $170,910 | -7% | 13% |
| Nevada | 3,010 | 1.14 | $95,780 | $55,570 | $156,110 | -16% | 21% |
| New Hampshire | 760 | 0.65 | $125,390 | $71,390 | $198,950 | +10% | 15% |
| New Jersey | 10,910 | 1.50 | $144,460 | $94,200 | $227,410 | +27% | 15% |
| New York | 15,010 | 0.91 | $142,280 | $85,760 | $294,370 | +25% | 14% |
| North Carolina | 7,360 | 0.88 | $105,630 | $68,050 | $183,540 | -7% | 15% |
| North Dakota | 300 | 0.41 | $94,320 | $76,670 | $157,290 | -17% | 12% |
| Ohio | 7,980 | 0.85 | $101,500 | $61,020 | $177,630 | -11% | 13% |
| Oklahoma | 2,220 | 0.77 | $104,670 | $62,530 | $185,910 | -8% | 12% |
| Oregon | 2,620 | 0.78 | $113,250 | $74,260 | $174,330 | -1% | 17% |
| Pennsylvania | 4,880 | 0.47 | $105,640 | $71,690 | $187,420 | -7% | 14% |
| Rhode Island | 780 | 0.91 | $128,980 | $79,940 | $205,320 | +13% | 13% |
| South Dakota | 450 | 0.57 | $106,410 | $76,200 | $147,720 | -7% | 11% |
| Tennessee | 8,170 | 1.47 | $127,410 | $71,530 | $213,230 | +12% | 12% |
| Texas | 22,980 | 0.96 | $114,190 | $71,990 | $202,370 | +0% | 16% |
| Utah | 1,670 | 0.57 | $123,700 | $66,350 | $199,990 | +8% | 15% |
| Vermont | 430 | 0.84 | $97,040 | $72,130 | $155,360 | -15% | 16% |
| Virginia | 2,850 | 0.41 | $130,850 | $78,540 | $221,050 | +15% | 15% |
| Washington | 3,490 | 0.58 | $130,630 | $77,220 | $230,070 | +14% | 17% |
| West Virginia | 1,890 | 1.59 | $84,820 | $59,150 | $126,550 | -26% | 12% |
| Wisconsin | 5,220 | 1.05 | $108,450 | $72,500 | $179,420 | -5% | 13% |
| Wyoming | 120 | 0.26 | $120,510 | $62,690 | $171,040 | +6% | 10% |
Location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in the state than in the nation. "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure. Rent uses the state median gross rent (ACS).
The 60 highest-paying metropolitan areas among those with at least 300 jobs in this occupation.
| Metropolitan area ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 1,520 | $164,240 | $103,630 | $258,990 | 0.55 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | 1,260 | $154,070 | $103,990 | $199,140 | 3.09 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 18,450 | $149,990 | $94,790 | $291,320 | 1.14 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 5,840 | $144,520 | $99,850 | $259,780 | 1.76 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 2,420 | $137,820 | $83,550 | $297,080 | 1.26 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 4,700 | $134,660 | $78,250 | $258,690 | 1.17 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 3,220 | $133,220 | $78,280 | $217,580 | 1.72 |
| New Haven, CT | 710 | $132,830 | $81,120 | $180,880 | 1.48 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | 320 | $132,420 | $80,390 | $202,690 | 1.13 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 1,090 | $132,290 | $74,720 | $199,990 | 0.78 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 2,450 | $131,700 | $80,600 | $236,610 | 0.69 |
| Rochester, MN | 340 | $131,130 | $80,030 | $165,790 | 1.63 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 1,430 | $130,580 | $73,920 | $274,320 | 1.38 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | 670 | $130,540 | $73,520 | $201,030 | 1.47 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 3,500 | $130,130 | $82,300 | $225,730 | 0.66 |
| Rochester, NY | 530 | $127,410 | $85,390 | $204,850 | 0.63 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | 630 | $126,190 | $76,680 | $172,400 | 0.92 |
| Knoxville, TN | 990 | $125,470 | $77,030 | $202,810 | 1.37 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 4,790 | $125,000 | $82,200 | $205,770 | 2.18 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 3,490 | $124,850 | $81,040 | $204,820 | 0.71 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 13,310 | $124,560 | $73,330 | $217,600 | 1.25 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | 460 | $123,790 | $71,400 | $203,460 | 0.94 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 2,330 | $123,520 | $70,190 | $209,700 | 1.24 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 1,570 | $123,280 | $77,680 | $188,660 | 0.76 |
| Syracuse, NY | 380 | $123,230 | $79,970 | $182,980 | 0.74 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 2,220 | $122,870 | $75,760 | $207,270 | 0.97 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | 610 | $122,860 | $70,570 | $220,900 | 0.67 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 460 | $122,790 | $80,300 | $161,780 | 1.22 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 2,990 | $122,350 | $68,870 | $173,840 | 0.92 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | 670 | $122,340 | $65,070 | $191,420 | 0.87 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 2,740 | $122,000 | $74,920 | $225,960 | 1.05 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 6,960 | $120,670 | $80,450 | $198,540 | 1.52 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | 550 | $120,370 | $65,060 | $209,060 | 1.00 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | 390 | $120,330 | $74,400 | $188,700 | 0.30 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | 1,190 | $119,530 | $79,520 | $176,820 | 1.58 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | 1,150 | $119,000 | $72,540 | $202,730 | 0.95 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 340 | $117,110 | $67,530 | $213,510 | 0.89 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | 1,650 | $116,990 | $73,150 | $191,460 | 1.18 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 6,160 | $115,830 | $71,990 | $211,020 | 0.90 |
| Richmond, VA | 570 | $115,530 | $73,900 | $180,100 | 0.51 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 770 | $113,880 | $79,210 | $188,360 | 0.76 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | 360 | $113,770 | $60,650 | $173,810 | 1.22 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 9,000 | $113,230 | $65,320 | $215,450 | 1.84 |
| Madison, WI | 1,240 | $112,280 | $81,780 | $165,840 | 1.79 |
| Tulsa, OK | 510 | $111,790 | $65,320 | $196,390 | 0.66 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 5,510 | $111,650 | $77,730 | $199,460 | 0.99 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 2,490 | $111,400 | $65,580 | $199,520 | 1.08 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | 1,250 | $109,760 | $70,380 | $193,370 | 0.99 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | 520 | $109,470 | $80,480 | $159,600 | 0.91 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 1,330 | $109,290 | $69,690 | $185,740 | 0.72 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | 460 | $109,190 | $61,670 | $232,260 | 1.16 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 8,600 | $108,940 | $55,850 | $191,770 | 1.12 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | 1,450 | $108,790 | $74,040 | $170,890 | 1.72 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 1,160 | $108,750 | $65,000 | $179,210 | 1.01 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | 960 | $107,720 | $71,990 | $207,090 | 1.65 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | 420 | $107,700 | $74,270 | $195,990 | 1.21 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 1,920 | $107,090 | $62,400 | $207,210 | 0.84 |
| Albuquerque, NM | 1,020 | $107,050 | $61,760 | $176,640 | 1.49 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | 380 | $106,790 | $61,900 | $192,050 | 1.11 |
| Worcester, MA | 680 | $106,150 | $65,700 | $177,650 | 1.15 |
The median is $114,130 a year ($54.87 an hour); the lowest-paid tenth earn under $67,100 and the highest-paid tenth over $207,720 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
263,960 in May 2025, and BLS projects +5.2% growth to 2035.
The typical entry education is: Bachelor's degree (BLS).
Colorado, with a median of $157,000 (among states with published figures).