First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers earn an average annual salary of $80,558, making it one of the higher-paying occupations. Professionals in this field are primarily employed in industries such as Cross-industry and Cross-industry, Private Ownership only. The field combines competitive compensation with strong employment opportunities, making it an attractive career path.

Key Statistics

164,320
2023 Workforce
None
Average Age
$80,558
Average Salary

Employment

Employment and salary information for the First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers workforce.

Employment Over Time

164,320 Workforce in 2023

The First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers workforce has been growing over time.

Historical employment trends for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers.

Yearly Wage Ranking

$80,558 Average Wage

In 2023, First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers earned an average of $80,558.

Wage ranking compared to other occupations.

Wage Distribution

This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers.

Salary distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers.

Employment Growth Projections

-0.8% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)

619,264 Projected Employment (5 years)

Projected growth: -4.1%

593,838 Projected Employment (10 years)

Projected growth: -8.0%

This occupation is experiencing a decline. Consider related fields with better growth prospects.

Historical employment trends and future projections for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers.

Industry

Information on the industries that employ First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers and on wages for those in the field.

Occupations by Industries

This graphic shows the share of First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers employed by various industries.

Industry distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers.

Wage Trends by Industry

6.1% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate

Historical wage growth trends by industry for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers.

Geographic Distribution

Employment and wage information by geographic location for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers.

Metropolitan employment on this page is from the California OEWS extract. Area names omit state codes; all listed metros are in California, so the state chart shows California totals (not a multi-state ranking).

Top States by Employment

Top States by Employment:

  • CA: 151,170 employees, $80,873 avg wage

Top 10 states by employment for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers.

Top Metropolitan Areas

Top Metropolitan Areas:

  • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD: 45,420 employees, $79,155 avg wage
  • Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine MD: 17,450 employees, $78,991 avg wage
  • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA: 14,860 employees, $74,920 avg wage
  • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad MSA: 13,410 employees, $77,872 avg wage
  • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom MSA: 9,970 employees, $80,446 avg wage
  • Oakland-Fremont-Berkeley MD: 9,780 employees, $89,879 avg wage
  • San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City MD: 8,880 employees, $95,564 avg wage
  • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara MSA: 8,390 employees, $99,375 avg wage
  • Fresno MSA: 4,010 employees, $71,211 avg wage
  • Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA: 3,140 employees, $74,388 avg wage

Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers.

Diversity

Demographic information on First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers in the US.

Gender and Age

The workforce of First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers in 2023 was 164,320 people, with 62.0% women and 38.0% men.

Gender and age distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers.

Races

Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.

Race and ethnicity distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers.

Education & Skills

Data on higher education choices and required skills for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers.

Majors

The most common majors achieved by First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers in 2023 were Business Administration, Business, Social Sciences.

Common majors for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers.

Education Levels

The main educational levels achieved by First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers workers.

Education level distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers.

Skills

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers need many skills, but most especially Coordination, Speaking, Social Perceptiveness, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening.

Required skills for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers.

Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge areas and abilities required for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers.

Knowledge Areas

The most important knowledge areas for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers include Administration and Management, Customer and Personal Service, English Language, Administrative, Computers and Electronics.

Knowledge areas required for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers.

Abilities

Key abilities needed for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers include Oral Comprehension, Written Comprehension, Oral Expression, Written Expression, Speech Recognition.

Required abilities for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers.

Work Activities

Common work activities performed by First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers.

Daily Activities

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers spend their time on activities such as Working with Computers, Getting Information, Making Decisions and Solving Problems, Processing Information, Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates.

Most important work activities for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers.

About

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

The average yearly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers was $80,558 in 2023.

SOC Code

43-1011 - First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

Insights and Analysis

Compensation snapshot: First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers reports an average salary of $80,558.

Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 164,320 workers, indicating sustained demand.

Forward outlook: Projected annual decline is -0.8%, which should inform long-term career planning.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
    • Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
    • Data years: 2015-2024
    • Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
    • Employment and wage data by occupation
    • Latest data: May 2024
    • Source: bls.gov/oes
  • O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
    • Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
    • Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
    • Source: onetcenter.org
  • IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
    • Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
    • Data years: 2015-2024
    • Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
  • Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
    • Demographic and workforce data
    • Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
    • Source: census.gov/acs

Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

Methodology

Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.

All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.