First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$69,500
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$33.41
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$104,710
entry level starts ~$45,610
Pay Grade
B
solid pay · 1,437,000 employed

How much do First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers make?

The median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers in the United States is $69,500 per year — about $33.41 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $45,610, while the most experienced professionals in the top 10% earn $104,710.

That is $8,110 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers salary range by percentile

Half of all First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers earn between $55,950 and $85,090 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$45,610$21.93
25th percentile (early career)$55,950$26.90
50th percentile (median)$69,500$33.41
75th percentile (experienced)$85,090$40.91
90th percentile (top earners)$104,710$50.34

Highest-paying states for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Washington leads the country for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers pay at $79,480 a year, followed by District of Columbia ($79,200) and New York ($79,170). At the other end, West Virginia posts the lowest median at $53,660 — a gap of $25,820 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1Washington$79,480$38.21+14%
2District of Columbia$79,200$38.08+14%
3New York$79,170$38.06+14%
4Connecticut$78,200$37.60+13%
5California$77,590$37.30+12%

Workforce and education

About 1,437,000 people work as First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $73,490 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.

Frequently asked questions

How much do First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers make in the United States?
The median First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers salary in the United States is $69,500 per year, or about $33.41 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $45,610, while the top 10% of earners make $104,710 or more.
How does First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of B (solid pay), the First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers median of $69,500 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers the most?
Washington is the highest-paying state for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers, with a median salary of $79,480 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers need?
For most positions, a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers work in the United States?
About 1,437,000 people were employed as First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.