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Firm administrator salary
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Dr. Richard Huff Ph.D.
Average firm administrator salary
$70,547
$33.92 hourly rate
Entry-level firm administrator salary
$50,000 yearly salaryUpdated January 8, 2025
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Average firm administrator salary by state
Highest paying states for firm administrators
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $95,530 | $45.93 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $90,282 | $43.40 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $87,004 | $41.83 |
| 4 | Illinois | $88,007 | $42.31 |
| 5 | Delaware | $86,642 | $41.65 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $86,246 | $41.46 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $86,649 | $41.66 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $85,455 | $41.08 |
| 9 | North Dakota | $79,741 | $38.34 |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $89,071 | $42.82 |
| 11 | South Dakota | $78,169 | $37.58 |
| 12 | Oregon | $81,071 | $38.98 |
| 13 | Michigan | $79,081 | $38.02 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $78,495 | $37.74 |
| 15 | Virginia | $82,639 | $39.73 |
| 16 | Vermont | $80,680 | $38.79 |
| 17 | New York | $84,438 | $40.60 |
| 18 | Kansas | $77,945 | $37.47 |
| 19 | Maryland | $83,953 | $40.36 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $77,273 | $37.15 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $74,835 | $35.98 |
| 22 | Utah | $74,394 | $35.77 |
| 23 | Nevada | $72,739 | $34.97 |
| 24 | Ohio | $70,438 | $33.86 |
| 25 | Missouri | $72,564 | $34.89 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $69,810 | $33.56 |
| 27 | Maine | $70,573 | $33.93 |
| 28 | Iowa | $68,942 | $33.15 |
| 29 | Arizona | $67,848 | $32.62 |
| 30 | Texas | $67,540 | $32.47 |
| 31 | California | $73,626 | $35.40 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $63,545 | $30.55 |
| 33 | Idaho | $65,268 | $31.38 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $64,136 | $30.83 |
| 35 | Colorado | $67,734 | $32.56 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $61,546 | $29.59 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $61,196 | $29.42 |
| 38 | West Virginia | $59,327 | $28.52 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $61,814 | $29.72 |
| 40 | Montana | $61,323 | $29.48 |
| 41 | Georgia | $61,153 | $29.40 |
| 42 | Indiana | $59,453 | $28.58 |
| 43 | Alaska | $61,837 | $29.73 |
| 44 | Hawaii | $59,074 | $28.40 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $59,541 | $28.63 |
| 46 | Alabama | $57,568 | $27.68 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $55,890 | $26.87 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $51,770 | $24.89 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $51,422 | $24.72 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $47,539 | $22.86 |
| 51 | Florida | $44,803 | $21.54 |
Firm administrator salary details
A firm administrator's salary ranges from $50,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $99,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a firm administrator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $99,000 | $8,250 | $48 |
| 75th Percentile | $84,000 | $7,000 | $40 |
| Average | $70,547 | $5,879 | $34 |
| 25th Percentile | $58,000 | $4,833 | $28 |
| 10th Percentile | $50,000 | $4,167 | $24 |
Highest paying firm administrator jobs
The highest paying types of firm administrators are administrator, finance administrator, and executive administrator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Management Internship | $33,909 | $2,826 | $16.30 | 114,595 |
| Office Manager | $43,395 | $3,616 | $20.86 | 53,712 |
| Customer Service Supervisor | $38,792 | $3,233 | $18.65 | 233,004 |
| Service Supervisor | $52,539 | $4,378 | $25.26 | 77,954 |
| Project Coordinator | $50,375 | $4,198 | $24.22 | 38,743 |
| Administrative Supervisor | $52,656 | $4,388 | $25.32 | 58,242 |
How would you rate the starting salaries for firm administrators, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Dr. Richard Huff Ph.D.
Assistant professor, assistant chair, Virginia Commonwealth University
While MPA students are not drawn to public service by high salaries, it is reasonable to expect remuneration, which respects their credentials and experience. Many students are mid-level careerists and are likely to remain in their jobs where an advanced degree may improve their opportunities for advancement, and others may be looking for a career change. Also, a cohort of students moving from undergraduate to graduate degrees with internships is common.
These groups likely present varying degrees of salary requirements and qualifications. In the federal service, an MPA qualifies as one at the GS-9 entry-level. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) publishes salary tables at Link The beginning salary varies by location from $53K to $61K, with the higher amount near large metropolitan areas. Higher salaries are common in overseas areas. Progression is based on performance with opportunities to achieve salaries of $150K and over at the executive levels. Overall, beginning salaries for the MPA considering nonprofits and government agencies is estimated at $53K.
These groups likely present varying degrees of salary requirements and qualifications. In the federal service, an MPA qualifies as one at the GS-9 entry-level. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) publishes salary tables at Link The beginning salary varies by location from $53K to $61K, with the higher amount near large metropolitan areas. Higher salaries are common in overseas areas. Progression is based on performance with opportunities to achieve salaries of $150K and over at the executive levels. Overall, beginning salaries for the MPA considering nonprofits and government agencies is estimated at $53K.
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Wage gap by gender, race and education
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Firm administrator salary trends
The average firm administrator salary has risen by $11,635 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average firm administrator earned $58,912 annually, but today, they earn $70,547 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for firm administrators over the last decade.
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Average firm administrator salary over time
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Firm administrator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $70,500 | $33.92 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | $68,300 | $32.86 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $67,400 | $32.39 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | $66,500 | $31.95 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | $65,600 | $31.53 | +3.1% |
Recently added firm administrator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Get It-Professional Services | Law Firm Administrator-Remote | WFH | Los Angeles, CA | 06/29/2025 | $160,000 |
| Staffing Technologies | Firm Administrator | Portland, OR | 05/29/2025 | $90,000 |
| Prismhr | Firm Administrator | Orlando, FL | 05/29/2025 | $60,000 |
| Get It-Professional Services | Law Firm Administrator-Remote | WFH | Los Angeles, CA | 05/26/2025 | $160,000 |
| RWC, LLC, Attorneys and Counselors at Law | Law Firm Administrator | Middletown, CT | 04/29/2025 | $65,000 |
| Pacific Staffing | Firm Administrator | Modesto, CA | 04/26/2025 | $80,000 |
| Staffing Technologies | Firm Administrator | Portland, OR | 04/24/2025 | $90,000 |
| Adams & Martin Group | Law Firm Administrator | Clayton, MO | 04/24/2025 | $90,000 |
| Availability Professional Staffing | Firm Administrator | Turlock, CA | 04/23/2025 | $78,000 |
| Robert Half | Law Firm Administrator | Seattle, WA | 04/22/2025 | $90,000 |
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Updated January 8, 2025