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| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 185 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 170 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 167 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 158 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 147 | 0.00% |
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $81,018 | $38.95 | +3.3% |
| 2025 | $78,454 | $37.72 | +1.3% |
| 2024 | $77,483 | $37.25 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $76,411 | $36.74 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $75,005 | $36.06 | +2.2% |
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 808 | 14% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 865 | 13% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 173 | 13% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 94 | 13% |
| 5 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 374 | 12% |
| 6 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 94 | 12% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 70 | 11% |
| 8 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 655 | 9% |
| 9 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 654 | 9% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 529 | 9% |
| 11 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 419 | 9% |
| 12 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 393 | 9% |
| 13 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 189 | 9% |
| 14 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 170 | 9% |
| 15 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 91 | 9% |
| 16 | Delaware | 961,939 | 84 | 9% |
| 17 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 51 | 9% |
| 18 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 809 | 8% |
| 19 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 804 | 8% |
| 20 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 246 | 8% |
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $93,500 |

Virginia Commonwealth University
International Association of Administrative Professionals
Dr. Joseph Oluwole: My general advice is to seek out administrator and professor mentors who can provide a sounding board and encouragement through the emotional roller coaster that administration can be. I cannot overstate the importance of supportive mentors to the success of a new graduate beginning as an administrator. Even the State of New Jersey, for instance, recognizes the importance of mentoring and created a formal program for new assistant principals and principals to seek support from experienced mentors under the state's New Jersey Leaders to Leaders (NJL2L) program.

Dr. Richard Huff Ph.D.: 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.
Veronica Cochran: I would urge graduates to not simply focus on locations or organizations with the highest salary or most job or promotion opportunities. The key to remaining engaged and creating value is finding an organization that supports your core beliefs and values.
Second to that, I believe a support network is vital to one's professional development and success. That being said, I have had the opportunity to engage administrative professionals throughout the United States and across the globe. In particular, I came across larger networks in New York, D.C., Alabama, California, and Texas.
If they are looking for a place to start, I believe Zippia's list of Best States for an Administrative Assistant is a great starting point.