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First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $69,500/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$45,610$104,710

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: -0.3% projected growth, 20242034 — declining.

About 144,500 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.

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

Top skills
CoordinationSpeakingMonitoringActive ListeningReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingActive LearningWritingInstructing
Top knowledge areas
Administration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageAdministrativeComputers and ElectronicsPersonnel and Human ResourcesEconomics and AccountingEducation and Training
Core tasks

Supervise the work of office, administrative, or customer service employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures, correcting errors or problems.

Resolve customer complaints or answer customers' questions regarding policies and procedures.

Provide employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems or in resolving escalated complaints or disputes.

Review records or reports pertaining to activities such as production, payroll, or shipping to verify details, monitor work activities, or evaluate performance.

Discuss job performance problems with employees to identify causes and issues and to work on resolving problems.

Prepare and issue work schedules, deadlines, and duty assignments for office or administrative staff.

Recruit, interview, and select employees.

Interpret and communicate work procedures and company policies to staff.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers?

The median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers is $69,500 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers?

Employment for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers is projected to change -0.3% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.

What education is typically required for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers?

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.

How many job openings are there each year for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers?

About 144,500 openings per year, on average, over the decade.