What Administrative Services Managers do
The U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET database describes the work of Administrative Services Managers this way: "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."
The core tasks O*NET records for this occupation include: "Set goals and deadlines for the department"; "Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency"; "Analyze internal processes and recommend and implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations, such as supply changes or the disposal of records"; "Acquire, distribute and store supplies"; "Conduct classes to teach procedures to staff".
Education, experience and training
According to the BLS Employment Projections, the typical education needed to enter this occupation is bachelor's degree. Work experience in a related occupation is typically less than 5 years.
Job outlook for Administrative Services Managers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics counted 279,000 jobs in this occupation in 2025 and projects 293,300 in 2035, an increase of 14,300 jobs (+5.2%). That is faster than the 3.5% projected for all occupations.
About 22,000 openings a year are projected on average, counting both new positions and positions vacated by workers who retire or switch occupations. Relative to today's employment that is 7.9% a year, against 10.3% for all occupations. BLS lists a national median annual wage of $114,130, compared with $50,980 for all occupations.
Where Administrative Services Managers earn the most
Across the 6 states with published data, the employment-weighted average of local median wages for this occupation ranges from $104,527 in Illinois to $145,830 in New Jersey, a gap of $41,303 (1.40 times). 3 of those 6 states average above the BLS national median of $114,130 and 3 average at or below it.
California employs the most people in this occupation among the states covered, 31,880, which is 26.9% of the 118,640 counted across them. New Jersey follows with 23,910.
Highest-paying states
New Jersey ($145,830), New York ($145,819) and California ($121,795) lead the ranking, while Illinois ($104,527) and Indiana ($110,258) are at the bottom. The table below lists every state with a link to its county-level detail.
Administrative Services Managers: pay against the cost of living
We compare 6 labor markets, each represented by its most populous county. After federal, Social Security, Medicare and state taxes and the four basics (a one-bedroom rental, food, home energy and gasoline), the largest yearly margin is in Bergen County, NJ (New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ) at $74,761. The smallest margin is $50,172 in Los Angeles County, CA.
The median wage for this occupation covers all four basics in 6 of the 6 markets. A one-bedroom apartment takes between 17.2% and 32.5% of take-home pay, depending on the market.
Occupations related to Administrative Services Managers
Facilities Managers belong to the same detailed SOC group. Other occupations in the same SOC minor group (11-3000) include Computer and Information Systems Managers, Financial Managers, Human Resources Managers and Industrial Production Managers.
Frequently asked questions about Administrative Services Managers
What is the national median wage for Administrative Services Managers?
BLS lists a national median annual wage of $114,130. Across the states covered here the average local median ranges from $104,527 to $145,830.
Which state pays Administrative Services Managers the most?
New Jersey, with an employment-weighted average local median wage of $145,830. New York is next at $145,819.
What is the job outlook for Administrative Services Managers?
BLS projects employment to grow by 5.2% between 2025 and 2035, compared with 3.5% for all occupations, with about 22,000 openings a year.
What education do Administrative Services Managers need?
The typical entry-level education is bachelor's degree, with work experience in a related occupation of less than 5 years, according to BLS.
Where can Administrative Services Managers afford to live best?
Among the markets covered, Bergen County, NJ leaves the largest yearly margin after taxes, rent, food, energy and gasoline: $74,761 on a median wage of $149,990.