How much does an office manager make?
a year · about $55 an hour
A typical office manager in the United States makes $114,130 a year, about $55 an hour, about 2.2× a typical US worker (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
What do they do?
An office manager checks reports, staff schedules, records, and supply needs, then plans budgets and sets deadlines. They meet staff and vendors to solve problems and keep office routines running smoothly.
Did you know? At the U.S. Federal Election Commission, the administrative services manager also serves as the agency’s Physical Security Officer.
Is that a lot?
Compared with jobs you knowIf 100 people had this job
Most earn between $67,100 and $207,720How do you become one?
In the US, office managers typically need a bachelor’s degree, often in business, plus related work experience that shows leadership; some enter with a high school diploma and related experience. Professional certification is not required, but it may help when applying.
School needed: Vocational school or a few years' experience
Good for people who like leading and selling and keeping things organized
Why does pay differ?
In the US, pay can vary with experience, employer industry, and location; BLS data show differences across industries and local areas. Larger organizations may let managers specialize while smaller ones give them broader duties, and optional certification can help; some workweeks run over 40 hours.
Where does it pay most?
Highest in Colorado ($157,000), lowest in Arkansas ($84,480).
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Data table and sources
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $67,100 | $114,130 | $207,720 | about 264,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $157,000 | about 2,000 |
| New Jersey | $144,460 | about 11,000 |
| New York | $142,280 | about 15,000 |
| Delaware | $139,910 | about 720 |
| Minnesota | $137,290 | about 8,000 |
Official definition: Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services. Medical records administrators are included in “Medical and Health Services Managers” (11-9111). Excludes “Facilities Managers” (11-3013) and “Purchasing Managers” (11-3061).
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.bls.gov/ooh/management/administrative-services-managers.htm
- www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-3012.00
- www.fec.gov/about/leadership-and-structure/fec-offices/management-and-administra
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY