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Administrative Services Managers

Median Salary
106,470
Job Outlook
+6%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

56%

State and local government

20%

Private not for profit

17%

Self-employed

3%

Federal Government

3%

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What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of administrative services and facilities managers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 35,200 openings for administrative services and facilities managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$56,260

10%

$106,470

Median

$142,260

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    33%

  • Bachelor's degree

    24%

  • Some college

    13%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    13%

  • Associate's degree

    11%

  • Master's degree

    3%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
  • Office Management and Supervision
  • Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
  • Customer Service Management
  • Veterinary Office Management/Administration

Skills and Interest

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Administrative
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Administration and Management
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Personnel and Human Resources

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.