Administrative/Technical Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does an Administrative/Technical Specialist make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Administrative/Technical Specialist in the United States is $48,143 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, an Administrative/Technical Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,827
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,785 to $54,782
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,817
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Administrative/Technical Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $54,782 $4,565 $1,054 $26
Average $48,143 $4,012 $926 $23
25th Percentile $43,785 $3,649 $842 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Administrative/Technical Specialist Salaries

An Administrative/Technical Specialist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Administrative/Technical Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Administrative/Technical Specialist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $47,260
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $78,000
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $99,369
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $114,888
  • Expert (over 8 years): $149,649
Levels Salary
Administr... Level Administrative/Technical Specialist$47,260
Recruitin... Level Administrative/Technical Specialist$78,000
Recruitin... Level Administrative/Technical Specialist$99,369
Recruitin... Level Administrative/Technical Specialist$114,888
Recruitin... Level Administrative/Technical Specialist$149,649
$47,260 0 yr
$78,000 < 2 yrs
$99,369 2-4 yrs
$114,888 5-8 yrs
$149,649 > 8 yrs
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How Do Administrative/Technical Specialist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Administrative/Technical Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $53,304.
  • California: $53,102.
  • Massachusetts: $52,394.

Top Paying Cities for Administrative/Technical Specialists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $60,723
  • San Francisco: $60,126
  • Oakland: $58,792

What Skills Can Increase an Administrative/Technical Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 9.55% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Administrative Support (Mentioned in 3.09% Job Postings): Administrative support means technical assistance, studies, surveys, or securing volunteers to assist the department in fulfilling its administrative responsibilities.
  • Administrative Management (Mentioned in 1.31% Job Postings): Designing and managing the whole structure of our business to ensure that the flow of information is effective and that resources are used efficiently.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 9.55%
Administrative Support 3.09%
Administrative Management 1.31%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Administrative/Technical Specialist's salary.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Talent Acquisition: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Leadership
 $52,957
10%
Talent Acquisition
 $52,957
10%
Coordination
 $51,995
8%
Applicant Tracking System
 $51,995
8%
Communicates Effectively
 $51,513
7%
ATS
 $51,513
7%
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Administrative/Technical Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Administrative/Technical Specialist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$43,785
Average $48,143/year
$54,782
$3,649
Average $4,012/month
$4,565
$842
Average $926/week
$1,054
$21
Average $23/hour
$26
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $54,782 $4,565 $1,054 $26
Average $48,143 $4,012 $926 $23
25th Percentile $43,785 $3,649 $842 $21

Salary Trends for Administrative/Technical Specialist

Salaries for an Administrative/Technical Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $50,212 in 2023 to around $49,977 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Administrative/Technical Specialist salary trends, .

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