Administrative Services Managers
SOC code 11-3012 · O*NET-SOC 11-3012.00 · Medium preparation needed
Bright Outlook — O*NET expects rapid growth for this occupation
Administrative Services Managers pay
U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number
Median pay
$114,130
a year
Hourly
$54.87
per hour
The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.
Average pay
$129,870
$62.44 per hour
Middle 50%
$86,460 – $157,420
25th to 75th percentile
Full spread
$67,100 – $207,720
10th to 90th percentile
People employed
263,960
nationwide
National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.
- 10th percentile
- $67,100
- $32.26/hr
- 25th percentile
- $86,460
- $41.57/hr
- Median percentile
- $114,130
- $54.87/hr
- 75th percentile
- $157,420
- $75.69/hr
- 90th percentile
- $207,720
- $99.86/hr
What does an administrative services manager do?
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 tasks that matter most day to day
- Plan, administer, and control budgets for contracts, equipment, and supplies.
- Hire and terminate clerical and administrative personnel.
- Direct or coordinate the supportive services department of a business, agency, or organization.
- 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.
How to become an administrative services manager
Most people in this role hold high school diploma or the equivalent (such as a ged) — 34% of workers surveyed reported it as their level of education.
Preparation level: zone 3 — Medium preparation needed
- Education
- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
- Experience
- Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Education reported by people doing this job
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)34%
- Bachelor's Degree24%
- Some College Courses13%
- Post-Secondary Certificate13%
Common questions
How much does an administrative services manager earn?
The national median is $114,130 a year. The full range runs from $67,100 at the 10th percentile to $207,720 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.
Can you become an administrative services manager without a degree?
Yes — this occupation sits in preparation zone 3, meaning the typical entry route is most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. A four-year degree is not the standard requirement, though licensing or certification may still apply.
Skills and knowledge you need
Core skills
- Reading Comprehension4.0/5
- Active Listening4.0/5
- Speaking3.9/5
- Writing3.8/5
- Critical Thinking3.8/5
- Monitoring3.4/5
Knowledge areas
- Customer and Personal Service4.4/5
- Administration and Management4.2/5
- English Language4.0/5
- Administrative3.9/5
- Personnel and Human Resources3.4/5
- Computers and Electronics3.4/5
- Public Safety and Security3.3/5
- Mathematics3.3/5
Transferable strengths: Time Management, Coordination, Negotiation, Management of Personnel Resources.