Military Office and Administrative Managers
Military Career
General Information
Description
Office and administrative managers operate as general managers, directing functions like duty assignments, budgeting, and record keeping. They develop work methods and direct preparation of procedural manuals. Some specialize by functional area, such as facilities management and legal.
Explore this career outside the MilitaryWork Environment
Office and administrative managers normally work in offices on military bases or aboard ships.
Comparable Industries
- Business Management & Administration
Military Outlook
Service Branches
Jobs in this career field may be available in other service branches. Call or email a particular branch for more info.
Army
Marine Corps
Navy
Air Force
Coast Guard
Space ForceMilitary Status
- Officer
- Managerial/professional
- College degree required
Military Workforce
Office and Administrative Managers in the Military
39,058
Salary
Salary Information
Median Military Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$81,014
Military Salary Range Salary varies based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location. Learn more about Military benefits.
$24,769 - $502,205
What makes up a Military salary?
Military salaries include a lot more than just base pay.
They also offer:
- Housing allowances
- Subsistence allowances
- Special and incentive pays
- Cost-of-living allowances
- Hazardous-duty pay
- Bonuses
Learn more about what goes into a salary with the compensation estimator
Learn more about military insurance and retirement benefits
Education
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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High school 33%
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Bachelor's degree 24%
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Some college 13%
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Post-secondary certificate 13%
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Associate's degree 11%
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Master's degree 3%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Post baccalaureate 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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First professional degree 0%
Military training
Officers typically enter the Military after they have completed a four-year college degree; enlisted service members can transition to officer positions through a variety of pathways and earn a degree while serving. Job training for office and administrative managers primarily consists of classroom instruction and on-the-job learning in various training environments. Like other officers, they complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development.
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Knowledge
- Administrative
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administration and Management
- Computers and Electronics
- Personnel and Human Resources
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