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Job outlook for administrative and program specialists in the United States
Are administrative and program specialist jobs in demand?
Administrative and program specialist job and salary trends over time
Administrative and program specialist jobs over time
Administrative and program specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 663 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 715 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 770 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 810 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 846 | 0.00% |
Average administrative and program specialist salary over time
Administrative and program specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $53,567 | $25.75 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | $51,683 | $24.85 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $50,367 | $24.21 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | $48,729 | $23.43 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | $47,413 | $22.79 | +4.7% |
Administrative and program specialist jobs by state
Most common states for administrative and program specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 397 | 57% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 304 | 32% |
| 3 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 180 | 31% |
| 4 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 320 | 30% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 372 | 28% |
| 6 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,394 | 25% |
| 7 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 1,025 | 25% |
| 8 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 484 | 25% |
| 9 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 409 | 24% |
| 10 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 258 | 24% |
| 11 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,286 | 23% |
| 12 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 738 | 23% |
| 13 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 704 | 23% |
| 14 | Alaska | 739,795 | 169 | 23% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 773 | 22% |
| 16 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 191 | 22% |
| 17 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,339 | 20% |
| 18 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 271 | 20% |
| 19 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,325 | 19% |
| 20 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 388 | 19% |
Most common cities for administrative and program specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College Park | 2 | 6% | $61,560 |
| 2 | Frankfort | 1 | 4% | $42,030 |
| 3 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $62,012 |
| 4 | Dover | 1 | 3% | $57,692 |
| 5 | Juneau | 1 | 3% | $40,247 |
| 6 | Livermore | 2 | 2% | $85,731 |
| 7 | Hartford | 1 | 1% | $66,315 |
| 8 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $60,834 |
| 9 | Indianapolis | 2 | 0% | $45,944 |
| 10 | Washington | 2 | 0% | $65,490 |
| 11 | Baton Rouge | 1 | 0% | $49,635 |
| 12 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $48,597 |
| 13 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $50,557 |
| 14 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $52,506 |
| 15 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $42,749 |
| 16 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $52,371 |
Administrative And Program Specialist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of administrative and program specialist experts
Missouri University of Science & Technology
University of Iowa
Christi Patton Luks
Professor (NTT) and Associate Chair for Academic AffairsMissouri University of Science & Technology
Linda & Bipin Doshi Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering
What's a good job out of college for Administrative And Program Specialists?
Christi Patton Luks: A good job out of college is one that can be adapted to the individual's skills and interests and encourages them to stretch. Frequently, students think they want to work in a particular type of job. Once they have it, they discover that it was not what they thought it would be. Many companies rotate new employees through a variety of positions. Those are great for helping people find their own hidden talents. I know that I have discovered abilities that I would not have even attempted when I was 20.
What experience really stands out on Administrative And Program Specialist resumes?
Brian Lai Ph.D.: Authentic experiences that mirror what they will be doing in a job. So internships in similar kinds of positions or experiential learning opportunities that mirror what positions require you to do.