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Administrative Services Managers

Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed

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.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $114,130/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$67,100$207,720

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: +4.6% projected growth, 20242034 — about as fast as average.

About 23,200 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills
Time ManagementReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingCoordinationWritingNegotiationMonitoringManagement of Personnel Resources
Top knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguageAdministrativeComputers and ElectronicsPersonnel and Human ResourcesPublic Safety and SecurityMathematics
Core tasks

Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Set goals and deadlines for the department.

Acquire, distribute and store supplies.

Analyze internal processes and recommend and implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations, such as supply changes or the disposal of records.

Conduct classes to teach procedures to staff.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Administrative Services Managers?

The median pay for Administrative Services Managers is $114,130 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Administrative Services Managers?

Employment for Administrative Services Managers is projected to change +4.6% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.

What education is typically required for Administrative Services Managers?

Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.

How many job openings are there each year for Administrative Services Managers?

About 23,200 openings per year, on average, over the decade.