Executive office manager vs office manager

The differences between executive office managers and office managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become an executive office manager, becoming an office manager takes usually requires 4-6 years. Additionally, an executive office manager has an average salary of $61,583, which is higher than the $43,395 average annual salary of an office manager.

The top three skills for an executive office manager include office procedures, payroll processing and customer service. The most important skills for an office manager are customer service, patients, and financial statements.

Executive office manager vs office manager overview

	Executive Office Manager	Office Manager
Yearly salary	$61,583	$43,395
Hourly rate	$29.61	$20.86
Growth rate	-8%	-8%
Number of jobs	98,844	53,712
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 55%	Bachelor's Degree, 44%
Average age	49	47
Years of experience	4	6

Executive office manager vs office manager salary

Executive office managers and office managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Executive Office Manager	Office Manager
Average salary	$61,583	$43,395
Salary range	Between $40,000 And $94,000	Between $30,000 And $62,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	Moody's
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between executive office manager and office manager education

There are a few differences between an executive office manager and an office manager in terms of educational background:

	Executive Office Manager	Office Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 55%	Bachelor's Degree, 44%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Western Carolina University	California State University - Bakersfield

Executive office manager vs office manager demographics

Here are the differences between executive office managers' and office managers' demographics:

	Executive Office Manager	Office Manager
Average age	49	47
Gender ratio	Male, 12.9% Female, 87.1%	Male, 13.5% Female, 86.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.6% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 11.2% Asian, 5.0% White, 71.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 10.4% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 18.4% Asian, 5.2% White, 60.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	10%	8%

Differences between executive office manager and office manager duties and responsibilities

Executive office manager example responsibilities.

Manage all accounting: AP, AR, commission payments, deposits, wire transfers, invoicing, and monthly reconciliations.
Develop and design PowerPoint presentations and event, and membership marketing materials.
Promote to corporate office for management of multiple store locations, performing payroll/account receivable requirements and operational logistics.
Research referred client's Medicaid eligibility status for services request and notify clinicians of clients meeting requirements to receive services.

Office manager example responsibilities.

Manage international team development of RFP for new MPLS global network services.
Produce around $100k month sales/ billings, AIA documents, and manage customer accounts.
Monitor and manage the HVAC environment and nightly office cleaning performance for maximum comfort, appearance and functionality.
Manage PMO office functions including creation of strategic plan, marketing of services, and resource and project planning.
Manage production of an RFP to source $60m in software and services and manage a subset of the subsequent implementation.
Manage daily functions and systems to ensure patients receive appropriate accommodations under HIPAA guidelines.

Executive office manager vs office manager skills

Common executive office manager skills

Office Procedures, 13%
Payroll Processing, 11%
Customer Service, 9%
Financial Reports, 7%
Office Equipment, 5%
Expense Reports, 4%

Common office manager skills

Customer Service, 19%
Patients, 13%
Financial Statements, 6%
Office Operations, 4%
Office Equipment, 4%
Scheduling Appointments, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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