How much does an office and administrative support worker make in California?
$54,020a year
Median yearly pay for office and administrative support workers in California. That is $25.97 an hour or $4,502 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.97
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 23,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,000Median: $54,020Highest 10%: $85,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,000 | $17.79 | |
| 25th | $43,880 | $21.10 | |
| Median | $54,020 | $25.97 | |
| 75th | $69,580 | $33.45 | |
| 90th | $85,260 | $40.99 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Cruz, CA | $72,830 |
| Napa, CA | $62,630 |
| San Jose, CA | $61,790 |
| San Francisco, CA | $61,780 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $59,270 |
| Hanford, CA | $57,100 |
| San Diego, CA | $56,780 |
| Vallejo, CA | $56,430 |
| El Centro, CA | $54,540 |
| Stockton, CA | $53,010 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $52,780 |
| Merced, CA | $52,500 |
| Sacramento, CA | $49,780 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $49,270 |
| Riverside, CA | $48,800 |
| Oxnard, CA | $48,070 |
| Salinas, CA | $47,420 |
| Fresno, CA | $47,130 |
| Redding, CA | $45,170 |
| Visalia, CA | $43,940 |
| Modesto, CA | $40,530 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $39,510 |
| Yuba City, CA | $34,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for office and administrative support workers.
| 4. Alaska | $57,840 |
| 5. New Mexico | $56,930 |
| 6. North Dakota | $54,200 |
| 7. California | $54,020 |
| 8. Colorado | $53,460 |
| 9. Vermont | $53,410 |
| 10. Virginia | $53,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an office and administrative support worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $25.97 ($54,020 a year).
Do office and administrative support workers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $54,020 against $45,670 nationally, 18% more.
Where does California rank for office and administrative support worker pay?
California ranks 7 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays office and administrative support workers the most?
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA, with a median of $72,830 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.