How Much Does an Administrative Coordinator Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$47,540
Administrative coordinators in the U.S. earn a median of $47,540 a year, or $22.86 an hour. Half of administrative coordinators earn more than $47,540 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $66,350.
Pay percentiles for administrative coordinators
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16.00 | $33,280 |
| 25th | $18.67 | $38,830 |
| 50th (median) | $22.86 | $47,540 |
| 75th | $27.89 | $58,000 |
| 90th | $31.90 | $66,350 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (SOC 43-6014). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for administrative coordinators
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $59,910 | $28.80 | +26% |
| Massachusetts | $57,940 | $27.86 | +22% |
| Washington | $57,330 | $27.56 | +21% |
| Connecticut | $57,210 | $27.51 | +20% |
| California | $55,400 | $26.64 | +17% |
| Rhode Island | $52,140 | $25.07 | +10% |
| Oregon | $51,740 | $24.88 | +9% |
| Minnesota | $51,400 | $24.71 | +8% |
| Hawaii | $50,830 | $24.44 | +7% |
| New Jersey | $50,260 | $24.16 | +6% |
| United States | $47,540 | $22.86 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many administrative coordinators are there?
BLS counts about 1,706,790 administrative coordinators employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive”. The most jobs are in California (158,630), Texas (149,650) and New York (122,490).
The mean (average) annual wage is $49,350, higher than the median of $47,540.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $3,962
- Biweekly
- $1,828
- Weekly
- $914
- Daily (8 hours)
- $183
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do administrative coordinators make an hour?
The median hourly wage for administrative coordinators is $22.86. The middle 50% earn between $18.67 and $27.89 an hour.
Which state pays administrative coordinators the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median wage for administrative coordinators at $59,910, +26% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for administrative coordinators?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of administrative coordinators earn less than $33,280 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.