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Explore Office & Administrative Support salary data across 51 states. This industry covers 50 occupations with 17,680,370 workers nationally. Average median salary: $48K.
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| # | State | Avg Salary | Occupations | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $61K | 41 | 51,120 |
| 2 | California | $57K | 50 | 1,834,320 |
| 3 | Washington | $56K | 47 | 348,930 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $55K | 47 | 356,310 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $54K | 44 | 187,750 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $53K | 48 | 318,890 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $53K | 50 | 528,800 |
| 8 | Oregon | $53K | 45 | 204,390 |
| 9 | New York | $53K | 50 | 1,116,880 |
| 10 | Colorado | $52K | 47 | 283,200 |
| 11 | Alaska | $52K | 39 | 38,170 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $52K | 41 | 53,070 |
| 13 | Vermont | $51K | 42 | 30,120 |
| 14 | Maryland | $51K | 47 | 294,080 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $51K | 45 | 84,310 |
| 16 | Illinois | $50K | 49 | 665,420 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $50K | 43 | 71,980 |
| 18 | Maine | $50K | 45 | 73,790 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $49K | 37 | 42,920 |
| 20 | Nevada | $49K | 45 | 179,260 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $49K | 49 | 324,650 |
| 22 | Delaware | $49K | 43 | 57,620 |
| 23 | Virginia | $48K | 47 | 414,210 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $48K | 48 | 652,780 |
| 25 | Utah | $48K | 43 | 215,710 |
| 26 | Michigan | $48K | 50 | 487,320 |
| 27 | Arizona | $48K | 46 | 393,860 |
| 28 | Ohio | $48K | 49 | 602,870 |
| 29 | Wyoming | $47K | 35 | 27,600 |
| 30 | Iowa | $47K | 46 | 165,520 |
| 31 | Montana | $46K | 41 | 56,820 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $46K | 47 | 116,040 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $46K | 47 | 524,280 |
| 34 | Idaho | $46K | 41 | 105,300 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $46K | 42 | 111,000 |
| 36 | Texas | $46K | 50 | 1,681,080 |
| 37 | Indiana | $46K | 49 | 342,750 |
| 38 | Florida | $45K | 49 | 1,220,540 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $45K | 46 | 413,970 |
| 40 | Missouri | $45K | 45 | 329,510 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $45K | 47 | 283,470 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $45K | 38 | 52,160 |
| 43 | Georgia | $45K | 47 | 551,560 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $45K | 47 | 249,280 |
| 45 | Kansas | $44K | 44 | 160,730 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $43K | 47 | 211,530 |
| 47 | Alabama | $43K | 42 | 224,970 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $42K | 46 | 214,940 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $42K | 43 | 148,040 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $42K | 45 | 78,720 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $40K | 44 | 138,760 |
About Office & Administrative Support (SOC 43*)
Office & Administrative Support occupations are classified under SOC prefix 43 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This group covers 50 distinct occupations ranging from entry-level to senior positions. Salary data reflects May 2025 estimates from the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey.
There are 50 distinct Office & Administrative Support occupations employing 17,680,370 workers nationally (2025 BLS data).
The national average median salary for Office & Administrative Support occupations is $48,922/year.
District of Columbia has the highest average Office & Administrative Support salary at $61,742/year.
Office & Administrative Support jobs are available in 51 states.
All data is from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. SOC prefix: 43.
Data: BLS OEWS 2025. Industry groupings follow the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system, prefix 43. Our Methodology · Data Sources
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