How much does a managing administrator make?

The average managing administrator salary in the United States is $75,025. Managing administrator salaries typically range between $47,000 and $119,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for managing administrators is $36.07 per hour. Managing administrator salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Managing administrators earn the highest average salary in California.

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Q: What state pays Managing Administrators the most?

California pays Managing Administrators the most in the United States, with an average salary of $96,723 per year, or $46.50 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a managing administrator?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a managing administrator if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Washington you should be paid close to $90,557 per year.

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Dr. Richard Huff Ph.D.

Average managing administrator salary

$75,025

$36.07 hourly rate

Entry-level managing administrator salary

$47,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding the Managing Administrator Salary

As a Managing Administrator, you are pivotal in guiding organizational strategy and overseeing administrative functions. The average salary of $75,025 annually reflects the importance of this role across various industries. Factors influencing salary include geographic location, years of experience, and the specific sector in which you work. For instance, Managing Administrators in industries like healthcare and technology often command higher salaries due to the complexity and demands of their roles.

Highest Paying States

States such as California, New York, and Texas tend to offer the highest salaries for Managing Administrators, driven by the concentration of large organizations and competitive job markets. Additionally, urban areas often provide more lucrative opportunities compared to rural locations.

Career Advancement

Gaining experience can lead to higher positions such as Senior Administrator or Operations Manager, significantly increasing earning potential. Continuous professional development and networking are essential for advancing in this field. Explore job listings on platforms like Zippia to find opportunities that align with your career goals.

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Average managing administrator salary by state

The highest-paying states for managing administrators are California, Washington, and Pennsylvania. The lowest average managing administrator salary states are North Carolina, Colorado, and Arkansas.

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Highest paying states for managing administrators

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Washington	$90,557	$43.54
2	California	$96,723	$46.50
3	Massachusetts	$84,762	$40.75
4	Oregon	$84,657	$40.70
5	District of Columbia	$85,500	$41.11
6	Maryland	$83,820	$40.30
7	Nevada	$81,529	$39.20
8	Pennsylvania	$86,086	$41.39
9	New Hampshire	$76,590	$36.82
10	Arizona	$72,584	$34.90
11	Texas	$73,027	$35.11
12	New York	$77,632	$37.32
13	Idaho	$73,676	$35.42
14	Virginia	$72,864	$35.03
15	Rhode Island	$73,557	$35.36
16	New Jersey	$77,697	$37.35
17	Delaware	$75,312	$36.21
18	Connecticut	$73,169	$35.18
19	Maine	$70,526	$33.91
20	Alaska	$66,844	$32.14
21	Utah	$64,046	$30.79
22	Ohio	$69,636	$33.48
23	Vermont	$66,906	$32.17
24	South Carolina	$70,558	$33.92
25	Tennessee	$69,225	$33.28
26	Hawaii	$69,833	$33.57
27	New Mexico	$63,070	$30.32
28	Illinois	$65,336	$31.41
29	South Dakota	$66,265	$31.86
30	Alabama	$60,289	$28.99
31	Minnesota	$63,527	$30.54
32	West Virginia	$61,627	$29.63
33	Wisconsin	$62,918	$30.25
34	Kentucky	$61,750	$29.69
35	Georgia	$60,930	$29.29
36	Indiana	$61,130	$29.39
37	Michigan	$59,596	$28.65
38	Louisiana	$61,274	$29.46
39	Florida	$56,428	$27.13
40	Colorado	$54,589	$26.24
41	Kansas	$58,417	$28.09
42	Oklahoma	$59,927	$28.81
43	North Dakota	$52,890	$25.43
44	Missouri	$58,530	$28.14
45	Montana	$58,566	$28.16
46	North Carolina	$54,738	$26.32
47	Iowa	$58,541	$28.14
48	Wyoming	$53,527	$25.73
49	Mississippi	$55,064	$26.47
50	Arkansas	$54,541	$26.22
51	Nebraska	$49,244	$23.68

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Highest paying cities for managing administrators

The highest-paying cities for managing administrators are San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, and Philadelphia, PA.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	San Francisco, CA	$108,321	$52.08
2	Seattle, WA	$91,635	$44.06
3	Philadelphia, PA	$86,914	$41.79
4	Washington, DC	$85,397	$41.06
5	Shrewsbury, MA	$84,896	$40.82
6	Baltimore, MD	$84,174	$40.47
7	Portland, OR	$83,002	$39.90
8	New York, NY	$77,866	$37.44
9	El Paso, TX	$76,420	$36.74
10	Arlington, VA	$75,017	$36.07
11	Phoenix, AZ	$72,896	$35.05
12	Portland, ME	$72,387	$34.80
13	Cleveland, OH	$71,792	$34.52
14	Urban Honolulu, HI	$69,896	$33.60
15	Chicago, IL	$65,990	$31.73
16	Morgantown, WV	$64,029	$30.78
17	Minneapolis, MN	$63,477	$30.52
18	Salt Lake City, UT	$63,342	$30.45
19	Madison, WI	$61,914	$29.77
20	Atlanta, GA	$60,672	$29.17

Managing administrator salary details

A managing administrator's salary ranges from $47,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $119,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average managing administrator salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a managing administrator's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$119,000	$9,917	$57
75th Percentile	$95,000	$7,917	$46
Average	$75,025	$6,252	$36
25th Percentile	$58,000	$4,833	$28
10th Percentile	$47,000	$3,917	$23

Highest paying managing administrator jobs

The highest paying types of managing administrators are senior administrator, lead administrator, and unix administrator.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Help Desk Administrator	$49,798	$4,150	$23.94	130,180
Operations Administrator	$50,962	$4,247	$24.50	115,828
Department Administrator	$49,768	$4,147	$23.93	84,441
Service Administrator	$54,573	$4,548	$26.24	57,561
Program Administrator	$50,715	$4,226	$24.38	119,898
Center Administrator	$66,044	$5,504	$31.75	90,680

How would you rate the starting salaries for managing 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.

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Which companies pay managing administrators the most?

Managing administrator salaries at Cornerstone Research and NVIDIA are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average managing administrator salary at companies like First Republic Bank and Barclays are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Cornerstone Research	$172,966	$83.16
2	NVIDIA	$137,340	$66.03
3	First Republic Bank	$132,072	$63.50
4	Barclays	$126,451	$60.79
5	MUFG EMEA	$123,026	$59.15
6	PRO Unlimited	$118,737	$57.09
7	Fitbit	$116,131	$55.83
8	Aetna	$110,670	$53.21
9	Los Alamos National Laboratory	$108,558	$52.19
10	Northwell Health	$106,976	$51.43
11	Carestream	$105,687	$50.81
12	Medline	$105,567	$50.75
13	Fortinet	$103,560	$49.79
14	Cepheid	$102,656	$49.35
15	Ventois	$101,614	$48.85
16	Shapeways	$101,457	$48.78
17	Blue Shield of California	$101,112	$48.61
18	TEKsystems	$100,295	$48.22
19	L.A. Care Health Plan	$98,906	$47.55
20	Caliber Home Loans	$98,753	$47.48

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Managing Administrator salary by industry

The average managing administrator salary varies across industries:

The average managing administrator salary in the finance industry is $101,109, the highest of any industry.
The average managing administrator salary in the finance industry is $87,796.
Managing administrators in the professional industry earn an average salary of $64,025, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for managing administrators

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Finance	$101,109	$48.61
2	Technology	$87,796	$42.21
3	Hospitality	$64,914	$31.21
4	Manufacturing	$64,117	$30.83
5	Professional	$64,025	$30.78

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Managing administrator salary trends

The average managing administrator salary has risen by $13,690 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average managing administrator earned $61,335 annually, but today, they earn $75,025 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for managing administrators over the last decade.

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Average managing administrator salary over time

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Managing administrator salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$75,000	$36.07	+3.3%
2025	$72,600	$34.88	+2.3%
2024	$70,900	$34.09	+1.2%
2023	$70,100	$33.70	+1.7%
2022	$68,900	$33.12	+2.4%

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