California Median
$77,590
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.30
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+12% vs US median
US median $69,500
State Rank
#5 of 51
149,230 employed here
How much do First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers make in California?
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers in California take home a median of $77,590 annually — roughly $37.30 an hour — which runs 12% above the national median of $69,500.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $50,870 while the top 10% make $121,650 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $62,660 and $97,080 a year.
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $50,870 | $24.46 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $62,660 | $30.13 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $77,590 | $37.30 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $97,080 | $46.67 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $121,650 | $58.49 |
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How California compares
California ranks 5th out of 51 states and territories for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers salary in other states
Washington $79,480District of Columbia $79,200New York $79,170Connecticut $78,200Massachusetts $76,770New Jersey $76,640Colorado $76,600Minnesota $76,440Rhode Island $76,030Delaware $75,220Oregon $74,300Maryland $74,140New Hampshire $73,250Wisconsin $70,560Alaska $69,840Indiana $69,490Illinois $69,010Vermont $68,790North Dakota $68,720Maine $67,530Virginia $67,170Utah $66,900Tennessee $66,390Pennsylvania $65,270Texas $64,940Michigan $64,720Georgia $64,620Iowa $64,400Florida $64,360Arizona $64,250Ohio $64,220Kansas $64,000Kentucky $63,180Nevada $63,090Hawaii $63,080Missouri $63,050Wyoming $63,050South Carolina $62,920New Mexico $62,640Montana $62,550South Dakota $62,530North Carolina $62,340Nebraska $61,980Idaho $61,390Oklahoma $60,870Alabama $60,360Mississippi $58,380Arkansas $58,100Louisiana $57,180West Virginia $53,660
Working as First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers in California
Nationally, about 1,437,000 people work as First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($77,590) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers make in California?
The median First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers salary in California is $77,590 per year, or about $37.30 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $50,870 at the entry level to $121,650 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers about 12% more than the national median of $69,500. California ranks 5th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $77,590 a year. About 149,230 First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.