The average salary for an office manager in California is around $77,590 per year.
Avg Salary
Office managers earn an average yearly salary of $77,590.
Wages typically start from $50,870 and go up to $121,650.
1% above national average Updated in 2025
Office manager earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level office manager earnings begin at:
$58.48 per hour
$121,650 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level office manager earnings begin at:
$46.67 per hour
$97,080 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level office manager earnings begin at:
$37.30 per hour
$77,590 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level office manager earnings begin at:
$30.12 per hour
$62,660 per year
10th percentile
Starting level office manager earnings begin at:
$24.46 per hour
$50,870 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Office manager salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Washington | $79,480 |
| District of Columbia | $79,200 |
| New York | $79,170 |
| Connecticut | $78,200 |
| California | $77,590 |
| Massachusetts | $76,770 |
| New Jersey | $76,640 |
| Colorado | $76,600 |
| Minnesota | $76,440 |
| Rhode Island | $76,030 |
| Delaware | $75,220 |
| Oregon | $74,300 |
| Maryland | $74,140 |
| New Hampshire | $73,250 |
| Wisconsin | $70,560 |
| Alaska | $69,840 |
| Indiana | $69,490 |
| Illinois | $69,010 |
| Vermont | $68,790 |
| North Dakota | $68,720 |
| Maine | $67,530 |
| Virginia | $67,170 |
| Utah | $66,900 |
| Tennessee | $66,390 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,270 |
| Texas | $64,940 |
| Michigan | $64,720 |
| Georgia | $64,620 |
| Iowa | $64,400 |
| Florida | $64,360 |
| Arizona | $64,250 |
| Ohio | $64,220 |
| Kansas | $64,000 |
| Kentucky | $63,180 |
| Nevada | $63,090 |
| Hawaii | $63,080 |
| Missouri | $63,050 |
| Wyoming | $63,050 |
| South Carolina | $62,920 |
| New Mexico | $62,640 |
| Montana | $62,550 |
| South Dakota | $62,530 |
| North Carolina | $62,340 |
| Nebraska | $61,980 |
| Idaho | $61,390 |
| Oklahoma | $60,870 |
| Alabama | $60,360 |
| Mississippi | $58,380 |
| Arkansas | $58,100 |
| Louisiana | $57,180 |
| West Virginia | $53,660 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $48,210 |
| Guam | $38,090 |
| Puerto Rico | $36,440 |
How do office manager salaries compare to similar careers?
Office managers earn 11% more than similar careers in California. On average, they make less than property managers but more than merchandisers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Property manager salary | $77K |
| Lodging manager salary | $77K |
| Fundraiser salary | $80K |
| Restaurant manager salary | $78K |
| Insurance appraiser salary | $79K |
| Office manager salary | $78K |
| Animal breeder salary | $59K |
| Retail manager salary | $55K |
| Office clerk salary | $48K |
| Merchandiser salary | $47K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)