Office and Administrative Support Occupations

Occupation

$46,320

National Median Salary

$22.27

Median Hourly Wage

18,218,070

Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$31,800

$37,580

$46,320

$58,730

$74,480

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+42.4%

10 Year Change

$32,520

2014 Median

$46,320

2024 Median

Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Office and Administrative Support Occupations

Industry	Annual Median	Employment
Other Pipeline Transportation	$74,790	390
Metal Ore Mining	$73,460	1,390
Nuclear Electric Power Generation	$72,680	1,380
Hydroelectric Power Generation	$72,420	400
Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil	$71,660	660

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Top Paying States for Office and Administrative Support Occupations

State	Annual Median	Employment
District of Columbia	$58,240	57,050
Washington	$53,810	386,380
Massachusetts	$52,370	375,690
California	$52,100	1,953,440
Connecticut	$51,420	199,360

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