Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers.
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
SOC: 43-1011 O*NET: 43-1011.00
Median Salary
$69,500
per year
Job Growth
📉 -0.3%
Slower (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
144.5
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree
Job Zone 3
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers.
What does a First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$45,610
10th percentile
Early Career
$55,950
25th percentile
Median
$69,500
50th percentile
Experienced
$85,090
75th percentile
Top Earners
$104,710
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$45,610
25th
$55,950
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$69,500
Mean: $73,490
75th
$85,090
90th
$104,710
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $59,100 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $55,950 and $85,090
- •Salary spread is 41.9% around the median, showing high variation
- •Total national employment: 1,436,680 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Low Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:1,558,400
Top Industries
Finance and Insurance12.3%
Ambulatory Health Care Services11%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7.8%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:-0.3%
Annual Openings:144,500
Employment Projections
2024 (Current)1,558,400
Current
2034 (Projected)1,554,400
-0.3%
-3,900
Employment Change
-0.3%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: More slowly than average
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 50 locations
Texas
160,600 jobs$64,9401.24x
California
149,230 jobs$77,5900.89x
Florida
93,850 jobs$64,3601.02x
New York
83,110 jobs$79,1700.93x
Pennsylvania
56,600 jobs$65,2701.01x
New Jersey
55,210 jobs$76,6401.39x
Tennessee
49,870 jobs$66,3901.65x
Ohio
45,070 jobs$64,2200.88x
Georgia
42,630 jobs$64,6200.94x
Illinois
42,400 jobs$69,0100.75x
North Carolina
35,830 jobs$62,3400.78x
Virginia
35,160 jobs$67,1700.93x
Massachusetts
34,520 jobs$76,7701.03x
Arizona
31,930 jobs$64,2501.07x
Washington
31,790 jobs$79,4800.97x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025
Key Growth Factors
- •Employment decline projected
What skills do you need?
Top 10 Most Important Skills
#1
Monitoring
100%
#2
Administration and Management
100%
#3
Oral Comprehension
100%
#4
Active Listening
94%
#5
Written Comprehension
92%
#6
Customer and Personal Service
90%
#7
Coordination
86%
#8
Oral Expression
82%
#9
Social Perceptiveness
80%
#10
English Language
80%
Skills Overview
Monitoring
advanced5.0
100%
Administration and Management
advanced5.0
100%
Oral Comprehension
advanced5.0
100%
Active Listening
advanced4.7
94%
Written Comprehension
advanced4.6
92%
Customer and Personal Service
advanced4.5
90%
Coordination
intermediate4.3
86%
Oral Expression
intermediate4.1
82%
Skills are rated on a scale of 0-5, with 5 being the most important. The complexity level indicates how advanced the skill typically needs to be.
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Monitoring
advancedImportance100%
skills
5.0/5.0
Administration and Management
advancedImportance100%
knowledge
5.0/5.0
Oral Comprehension
advancedImportance100%
abilities
5.0/5.0
Active Listening
advancedImportance94%
skills
4.7/5.0
Written Comprehension
advancedImportance92%
abilities
4.6/5.0
Customer and Personal Service
advancedImportance90%
knowledge
4.5/5.0
Coordination
intermediateImportance86%
skills
4.3/5.0
Oral Expression
intermediateImportance82%
abilities
4.1/5.0
Social Perceptiveness
intermediateImportance80%
skills
4.0/5.0
English Language
intermediateImportance80%
knowledge
4.0/5.0
Speaking
intermediateImportance74%
skills
3.7/5.0
Written Expression
intermediateImportance74%
abilities
3.7/5.0
Highly Transferable Skills
These skills are valuable across multiple career paths, making career transitions easier:
Recycling Coordinators100%
5 shared skills
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers100%
5 shared skills
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors82%
5 shared skills
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film82%
5 shared skills
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers82%
5 shared skills
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers82%
5 shared skills
Skills by Career Stage
Entry Level
Must Have:
- ✓Monitoring
- ✓Active Listening
- ✓Coordination
- ✓Social Perceptiveness
- ✓Administration and Management
Learn on the Job:
- →Time Management
- →Computers and Electronics
- →Personnel and Human Resources
Mid Career
Expected:
- ✓Monitoring
- ✓Active Listening
- ✓Coordination
- ✓Social Perceptiveness
- ✓Administration and Management
Senior Level
Mastery Required:
- ★Active Listening
- ★Social Perceptiveness
- ★Customer and Personal Service
- ★English Language
- ★Oral Comprehension
Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on developing the top 5 skills first - they have the highest impact on career success
- •Transferable skills open doors to related careers and provide flexibility
- •Balance technical skills with soft skills for well-rounded professional development
- •Entry-level positions prioritize foundational skills that can be built upon over time
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
Technology Intensity
Very High
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires expert digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Advanced software proficiencySystem architecture understandingAutomation and scriptingEmerging technology adaptationTechnical problem-solving
🔥
Hot Technologies in Demand
These technologies are currently trending and highly sought after in this field
Intuit QuickBooks
🔥 Hot TechIBM SPSS Statistics
🔥 Hot TechTableau
🔥 Hot TechSlack
🔥 Hot TechSalesforce software
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Access
🔥 Hot TechOracle Database
🔥 Hot TechYardi software
🔥 Hot TechAdobe Acrobat
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft SharePoint
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Outlook
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Dynamics
🔥 Hot TechTechnology Stack
Technology Stack Overview
Key technologies used in this career
Intuit QuickBooks
IBM SPSS Statistics
Tableau
Slack
Salesforce software
Microsoft Access
Oracle Database
Yardi software
Adobe Acrobat
Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Dynamics
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏢
Location
MOSTLY INDOOR
💪
Physical Demand
MODERATE
👥
Team Orientation
MOSTLY TEAM
🤝
Customer Interaction
CONSTANT
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in mostly indoor environments?
- •Can you meet moderate physical demands?
- •Do you enjoy mostly team team environments?
- •Are you comfortable working with safety protocols and protective equipment?
What are the key tasks?
Tasks & Responsibilities
21
Core Tasks
8
Daily Tasks
20
Work Activities
0
Emerging Tasks
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General Responsibilities (5)Management & Supervision (5)Operations & Execution (1)Training & Development (1)Analysis & Evaluation (2)Communication & Coordination (2)Documentation & Record-Keeping (2)Planning & Development (3)
1
Resolve customer complaints or answer customers' questions regarding policies and procedures.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities100% perform100%
2
Supervise the work of office, administrative, or customer service employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures, correcting errors or problems.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Management & Supervision97% perform98%
3
Provide employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems or in resolving escalated complaints or disputes.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities94% perform96%
4
Implement corporate or departmental policies, procedures, and service standards in conjunction with management.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Management & Supervision91% perform94%
5
Discuss job performance problems with employees to identify causes and issues and to work on resolving problems.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Operations & Execution88% perform92%
6
Train or instruct employees in job duties or company policies or arrange for training to be provided.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Training & Development85% perform90%
7
Evaluate employees' job performance and conformance to regulations and recommend appropriate personnel action.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Analysis & Evaluation82% perform88%
8
Review records or reports pertaining to activities such as production, payroll, or shipping to verify details, monitor work activities, or evaluate performance.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Analysis & Evaluation79% perform86%
9
Recruit, interview, and select employees.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
General Responsibilities76% perform84%
10
Interpret and communicate work procedures and company policies to staff.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
Communication & Coordination73% perform82%
💡 Key Takeaways
- •Daily tasks focus primarily on general responsibilities activities
- •33% of tasks are performed by most workers in this occupation
- •Career advancement brings increased leadership and strategic responsibilities
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Is this career right for you?
Personality & Values Fit
Is This Career Right for You?
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers professionals typically have a ECS Holland code and highly value support
EEnterprising
CConventional
SSocial
Important Personality Traits
Work styles that contribute to success as a First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
Integrity
Very ImportantIntegrity
Importance Level4.49
Dependability
Very ImportantDependability
Importance Level4.41
Leadership
Very ImportantLeadership
Importance Level4.37
Self-Control
Very ImportantSelf-Control
Importance Level4.37
Attention to Detail
Very ImportantAttention to Detail
Importance Level4.32
Stress Tolerance
Very ImportantStress Tolerance
Importance Level4.32
Complete Work Styles Profile
Integrity
4.5
Dependability
4.4
Leadership
4.4
Self-Control
4.4
Attention to Detail
4.3
Stress Tolerance
4.3
Concern for Others
4.3
Achievement/Effort
4.2
Cooperation
4.2
Adaptability/Flexibility
4.1
💡 Tips for Career Fit Success
- •While personality fit is important, skills can be developed with practice and training
- •Consider informational interviews to better understand the day-to-day personality requirements
- •Work environments vary by employer - research specific companies for cultural fit
- •Your interests and values may evolve - reassess periodically throughout your career
What education is required?
Education Level
Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree
Typical duration: Varies
Preparation Level
Job Zone 3
Medium Preparation Needed
Experience Needed
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience required
📚 Education Requirement
Required Level:Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Training:
Training of more than one year
💼 Experience Requirement
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience required
Common pathways to gain experience:
- • Associate degree programs
- • Apprenticeships (1-2 years)
- • Vocational training with related experience
3
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Associate degree programsApprenticeships (1-2 years)Vocational training with related experience
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