How much does an office and administrative support worker make in Columbia?
$51,630a year
Median yearly pay for office and administrative support workers in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $24.82 an hour or $4,303 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.82
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 272
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,490Median: $51,630Highest 10%: $85,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,490 | $16.10 | |
| 25th | $42,560 | $20.46 | |
| Median | $51,630 | $24.82 | |
| 75th | $64,940 | $31.22 | |
| 90th | $85,790 | $41.25 |
Other cities in South Carolina
Median yearly pay for office and administrative support workers.
| Charlotte, NC | $52,570 |
| Augusta, GA | $46,610 |
Related jobs in Columbia
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Salaries for every job in Columbia, SCFrequently asked questions
How much does an office and administrative support worker make an hour in Columbia?
The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $24.82 ($51,630 a year).
Do office and administrative support workers make more in Columbia than the national average?
Yes: $51,630 against $45,670 nationally, 13% more.
How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?
The median in South Carolina is $51,060, so Columbia pays 1% more.
Where does Columbia rank for office and administrative support worker pay?
58 of 272 metro areas with data.
How much does an office and administrative support worker make starting out in Columbia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,790 or more.
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.