·Salary Comparison

Which State Pays Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Others the Most?

The gap between highest and lowest paying states is 158%.

If you're a Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other, where you live matters a lot. The national median is $45,670/year, but state-level salaries vary dramatically.

Top Paying States

  1. 1. District of Columbia: $68,600/year
  2. 2. Idaho: $61,140/year
  3. 3. Rhode Island: $58,470/year

Lowest Paying States

  1. West Virginia: $26,580/year
  2. Kansas: $29,970/year
  3. Ohio: $30,060/year

That's a 158% gap between the highest and lowest paying states. Of course, cost of living matters too — a high salary in an expensive state might not go as far.

But here's the thing: even after adjusting for cost of living, some states still come out ahead. Check the best cities for Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Others to see where your salary goes furthest.

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, IRS Statistics of Income, SEC proxy filings. All data is from official government sources.