How much does a office supervisor make?
Answer: A typical office supervisor in the United States makes $69,500 a year (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Line up 100 people; this is the one in the middle (median). about 1.4 million people work in this job. Well above the US-wide typical pay ($50,980).
If 100 people had this job
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Office supervisor pay in the United States (May 2025, median and spread)
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $45,610 | $69,500 | $104,710 | about 1.4 million |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $79,480 | about 32,000 |
| District of Columbia | $79,200 | about 4,000 |
| New York | $79,170 | about 83,000 |
| Connecticut | $78,200 | about 24,000 |
| California | $77,590 | about 149,000 |
Why does pay differ?
In the United States, pay can differ with experience, an employer’s industry, and location. BLS data show differences across industries and states, and O*NET says related work experience is usually needed.
What if you lived in a different state?
Pay varies a lot by state in the USTop 5 and bottom 3 states, typical (median) yearly pay.
What does a office supervisor do?
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers.
What's a typical day like?
They set staff schedules and deadlines, check that office work follows procedures, and correct errors. They may train coworkers or step in to help when work gets difficult.
How to get this job
In the U.S., finish high school or an equivalent program, then gain office or administrative experience; employers differ on whether they want more schooling. O*NET says related experience is needed, and new supervisors commonly learn on the job with experienced coworkers.
Vocational school or a few years' experience (preparation level 3 of 5)
Good for people who like leading and selling and keeping things organized.
Did you know?
Surprise: some office supervisors also plan stockroom or warehouse layouts, thinking about item size, weight, and how quickly items move in and out.
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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.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-1011.00
- www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes431011.htm
- www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/43-1011.00
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY