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Administrative Services Manager
Also called: Office Services Manager · Business Office Manager · Records Manager · Administrative Director
What administrative services managers do, what they earn, how long training takes and how to get started, with official BLS pay data and practical, job-level detail.
What does an administrative services manager do?
Administrative services managers plan, direct and coordinate supportive services such as recordkeeping, mail, office supplies and administrative staff. The median pay is $114,130 per year (BLS, May 2025), most people train for about Several years of experience, and employment is projected to grow +5.2% from 2025–35.
Pay data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 · Outlook: BLS 2025–35 · Checked October 15, 2026
- Median pay$114,130$54.87/hour · May 2025
- Job growth+5.2%2025–35, faster than average
- Openings per year22,000Average, 2025–35
- Typical entry educationBachelor's degreeBLS classification
- Time to trainSeveral years of experienceTypical program length
- U.S. jobs279,000Employment, 2025
What administrative services managers do
Administrative services managers keep the office running. They oversee administrative staff, records management, mail, supplies, office equipment and vendor contracts, set office policies and budgets, and make sure support services run smoothly so others can do their jobs.
Most have a bachelor’s degree and some experience in administrative work. BLS projects about average growth.
Typical duties
- Supervise administrative staff
- Manage records and documents
- Oversee mail and supplies
- Manage vendor contracts
- Set office policies
- Plan budgets
- Coordinate office moves
Work environment and schedule
Managers work in offices across every industry.
Schedule: Full-time business hours, sometimes longer during moves or audits.
A day in the life
- Check the office supply budget.
- Meet the admin team.
- Review a copier lease.
- Approve a records retention plan.
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Administrative Services Manager salary
Half of administrative services managers earned more than $114,130 and half earned less in May 2025. Pay ranged from about $67,100 for the lowest 10% to $207,720 for the top 10%.
Full administrative services manager pay scale and hourly rates →
How to become an administrative services manager
- Earn a bachelor’s
- Work in administration
- Supervise staff
- Learn records and vendors
- Become a manager
A bachelor’s degree is typical, plus experience in administrative work.
Step-by-step guide to becoming an administrative services manager →
Skills and tools
Technical skills
- Office operations
- Records management
- Vendor management
- Budgeting
- Policy writing
People skills
- Organization
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Communication
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Steady work
- Good pay
- Every industry needs you
- Variety of tasks
Cons
- Juggling many requests
- Behind-the-scenes role
- Budget pressure
- Vendor problems
Certifications and licenses
- Certified Administrative Professional: IAAP credential.
- Certified Records Manager: Records specialty.
- Facility Management Professional: IFMA credential.
- Project management training: Helpful.
Career path
- Administrative Assistant: Support role.
- Office Supervisor: Lead staff.
- Administrative Services Manager: Run services.
- Director of Administration: Lead divisions.
Learn the job before day one
Our Administrative Services Manager training (10 hours, $89.99) covers the role, 15+ key terms, step-by-step procedures such as set up a records retention schedule and rebid an office services contract, safety and how to land your first job.
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Administrative Services Manager FAQ
What does an administrative services manager do?
Runs office support services like records, mail, supplies and admin staff.
Is a degree required?
Usually a bachelor’s.
Is this job growing?
BLS projects about average growth.
How much does an administrative services manager make?
The median annual wage for administrative services managers was $114,130 ($54.87 per hour) in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The lowest 10% earned less than $67,100 and the highest 10% earned more than $207,720.
How long does it take to become an administrative services manager?
Most people need about Several years of experience of training. A bachelor’s degree is typical, plus experience in administrative work.
Do you need a degree to be an administrative services manager?
Usually, yes. BLS lists a bachelor's degree as the typical entry-level education, although skills, certifications and experience can sometimes substitute.
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, SOC 11-3012 (Administrative services managers).
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS Employment Projections, Table 1.2 (2025–35).
- O*NET OnLine summary for Administrative services managers (U.S. Department of Labor).
- BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Reviewed by the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team. Pay figures are national estimates; local pay varies. See our editorial policy.