Career Outlook
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
BLS employment projections 2023–2033 · SOC 43-1011
Projected Growth
-0.3%
2023–2033
Annual Openings
144.5
projected/year
Median Salary
$70K
annual (BLS 2025)
Current Employment
1,436,680
workers (2023)
The First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers career outlook (SOC 43-1011) combines two separate BLS data products: Employment Projections for 2023-2033 trajectory, and Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics from May 2025 for current pay. Projected employment change is -0.3% over the decade, which BLS classifies as declining versus the 5% all-occupations baseline. That places it 5.3 percentage points below the national average across all occupations. Annual openings combining growth, retirement replacement, and transfers are projected at 144.5 per year.
Current workforce size for this occupation stands at approximately 1,436,680 based on the BLS OEWS May 2025 count. Median pay sits at $69,500 per year ($33.41/hr/hour), with a 10th-to-90th percentile spread from $45,610 to $104,710 — enough range that the choice between entry and senior positioning can change total earnings by 2-3× over a career. Typical entry-level credential is High school diploma or equivalent, with less than 5 years of prior experience generally expected.
Growth projections are directional indicators, not guarantees. BLS revises these every two years based on updated demographic, technology, and policy inputs — the 2023-2033 projections already factor in assumptions about AI adoption, remote-work normalization, demographic aging, energy transition, and post-pandemic industry shifts, but unforeseen disruptions (recessions, breakthrough technologies, policy changes) can reshape 5-year-out numbers. When treating this page as career-decision evidence, pair the growth percentage with annual openings (small occupations growing fast can still offer few actual entry points, while large occupations growing slowly can offer thousands of replacement opportunities), look at the percentile pay band to understand realistic entry and senior compensation, and check whether the credential requirements match your current educational investment. The "Similar Occupations" list below highlights adjacent SOC codes worth considering as comparison anchors or alternative pathways.
Job Growth Projection
-0.3%
Declining
vs. national average (5%)
-5.3% below
Entry Requirements
Typical Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Work Experience Required
Less than 5 years
On-the-Job Training
None
Salary Data (BLS 2025)
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry) | $45,610 |
| 25th Percentile | $55,950 |
| Median (50th) | $69,500 |
| 75th Percentile | $85,090 |
| 90th Percentile (Senior) | $104,710 |
| Mean (Average) | $73,490 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers a growing field?
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers is projected to decline by 0.3% from 2023 to 2033, which is declining. The national average for all occupations is about 5%.
What education is needed to become a First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers?
The typical entry-level education requirement for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers is: High school diploma or equivalent. Work experience required: Less than 5 years. On-the-job training: None.
How many First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers jobs will be available?
There are approximately 144.5 annual job openings projected for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers, which includes new positions due to growth plus openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
What is the median salary for a First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers?
The median annual salary for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers is $69,500 ($33.41/hr), based on BLS OEWS May 2025 data. Half of workers earn more and half earn less than this amount.
Similar Career Paths
Occupations in SOC major group 43 with comparable growth and entry requirements.
Last updated: May 2025 (BLS OEWS annual release). Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2023–2033. Salary data: BLS OEWS May 2025.
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