How to become administrative services managerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Management & Consulting Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay

$114,130

25th–75th pct. $86,460–$157,420

Top pay (est.)

$270,000

Top 10% $207,720

Pay in 5 years

$131,200est.

2031

Pay in 10 years

$150,700est.

$129,600–$175,000

Outlook score

60/100

★★★☆☆ Average

AI replacement risk

58%

Moderate

Job growth (10 yr)

+5.2%

22K openings / yr

How to become administrative services managers

Typical education

Bachelor's degree

BLS

Related experience

Less than 5 years

On-the-job training

None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Administrative Services Managers

Key skills

Time Management

4.0

Active Listening

4.0

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Critical Thinking

3.9

Speaking

3.9

Management of Personnel Resources

3.8

Social Perceptiveness

3.8

Writing

3.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Administrative

5.2

Customer and Personal Service

5.2

Administration and Management

4.6

Computers and Electronics

4.2

Personnel and Human Resources

4.1

English Language

3.9

Mathematics

3.5

Public Safety and Security

3.3

What the work involves

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesScheduling Work and ActivitiesGetting InformationUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersGuiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningProblem Sensitivity

Education of workers

High school diploma

34%

Bachelor's degree

24%

Some college

13%

Post-secondary certificate

13%

Associate's degree

12%

Master's degree

Training before entry

1–3 months

35%

6–12 months

18%

Up to 1 month

14%

None / short demo

14%

3–6 months

13%

1–2 years

4–10 years

2–4 years

Related work experience

2–4 years

31%

1–2 years

27%

4–6 years

22%

6–8 years

8–10 years

None

3–6 months

6–12 months

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as administrative services managers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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4	Human Resources Specialists Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization.	$75,940	59/100	61%
5	Management Analysts Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively.	$101,860	69/100	66%
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Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data

Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.