U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsPlan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, facilities planning and maintenance, custodial operations, and other office support services. Medical records administrators are included in "Medical and Health Services Managers" (11-9111). Excludes "Purchasing Managers" (11-3061).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240,320 | 0.6 % | $40.57 | $84,390 | 0.3 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $19.91 | $27.16 | $37.45 | $49.78 | $65.05 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $41,420 | $56,490 | $77,890 | $103,550 | $135,300 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 18,680 | 0.33 | $38.73 | $80,560 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 17,280 | 0.61 | $39.02 | $81,160 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 13,720 | 0.72 | $48.46 | $100,790 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 12,970 | 0.25 | $41.03 | $85,340 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 12,760 | 0.56 | $36.52 | $75,960 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Securities and Commodity Exchanges | 110 | 1.50 | $50.34 | $104,720 |
| Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | 270 | 1.38 | $55.88 | $116,230 |
| Office Administrative Services | 4,740 | 1.20 | $42.74 | $88,900 |
| Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds | 440 | 1.01 | $51.12 | $106,330 |
| Facilities Support Services | 1,050 | 0.78 | $35.11 | $73,040 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | 110 | 0.10 | $61.98 | $128,920 |
| Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas | 90 | 0.33 | $60.05 | $124,910 |
| Other Financial Investment Activities | 1,520 | 0.46 | $57.40 | $119,390 |
| Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | 270 | 1.38 | $55.88 | $116,230 |
| Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage | 1,630 | 0.36 | $54.63 | $113,620 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 27,790 | 1.99 | 1.05 | $44.18 | $91,890 |
| Texas | 23,960 | 2.37 | 1.26 | $41.49 | $86,290 |
| New York | 17,170 | 2.06 | 1.09 | $51.88 | $107,920 |
| Illinois | 14,090 | 2.55 | 1.35 | $31.98 | $66,520 |
| Georgia | 10,120 | 2.70 | 1.43 | $38.48 | $80,050 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3,330 | 5.21 | 2.75 | $39.14 | $81,400 |
| New Mexico | 2,750 | 3.53 | 1.87 | $34.15 | $71,040 |
| Alaska | 1,030 | 3.35 | 1.77 | $35.61 | $74,060 |
| Idaho | 1,870 | 3.15 | 1.67 | $28.71 | $59,710 |
| Maryland | 7,720 | 3.14 | 1.66 | $38.50 | $80,070 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 17,170 | 2.06 | 1.09 | $51.88 | $107,920 |
| New Jersey | 7,830 | 2.08 | 1.10 | $51.37 | $106,850 |
| Rhode Island | 700 | 1.57 | 0.83 | $51.02 | $106,120 |
| Ohio | 8,870 | 1.80 | 0.95 | $49.71 | $103,390 |
| Massachusetts | 8,210 | 2.63 | 1.39 | $47.92 | $99,660 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 11,900 | 2.39 | 1.26 | $55.48 | $115,400 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 8,920 | 2.52 | 1.33 | $33.34 | $69,350 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 7,780 | 2.04 | 1.08 | $45.18 | $93,980 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 6,490 | 2.95 | 1.56 | $40.60 | $84,450 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 6,440 | 2.58 | 1.36 | $43.70 | $90,890 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 6,020 | 2.63 | 1.39 | $40.99 | $85,250 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 5,340 | 3.22 | 1.70 | $52.32 | $108,830 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 5,200 | 2.60 | 1.37 | $42.91 | $89,260 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 4,770 | 2.84 | 1.50 | $40.07 | $83,350 |
| Baltimore-Towson, MD | 4,740 | 3.83 | 2.03 | $37.63 | $78,260 |