What are the main factors that influence an Administration Support Specialist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Administration Support Specialist?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Administration Support Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change An Administration Support Specialist's salary?

An Administration Support Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $49,667 for beginners, reaching about $52,895 at mid-level, and approach $57,579 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Administration Support Specialist?

Administration Support Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Administration Support Specialist roles are District of Columbia $58,647, California $58,424, Massachusetts $57,646. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Administration Support Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Administration Support Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Administration Support Supervisor: $132,358; SharePoint Administration Senior Specialist: $118,900; Sales Administration & Support Analyst IV: $118,900; Business Administration Specialist: $111,532; Website Administration - Specialist: $102,930.

Administration Support Specialist Salary in Colorado

How much does an Administration Support Specialist make in Colorado? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administration Support Specialist in Colorado is $54,044 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, an Administration Support Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $66,201
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,783 to $60,407
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,994

10% $43,994

50% (Median) $54,044

90% $66,201

Administration Support Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,407	$5,034	$1,162	$29
Average	$54,044	$4,504	$1,039	$26
25th Percentile	$48,783	$4,065	$938	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Administration Support Specialist Salaries

An Administration Support 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 Administration Support Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Administration Support 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): $49,667
Early Career (1-2 years): $50,068
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $52,895
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $56,077
Expert (over 8 years): $57,579

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Administration Support Specialist	less than 1 year	$49,667
Early Career Level Administration Support Specialist	1-2 years	$50,068
Mid-Level Level Administration Support Specialist	2-4 years	$52,895
Senior-Level Level Administration Support Specialist	5-8 years	$56,077
Expert Level Administration Support Specialist	over 8 years	$57,579

How Do Administration Support 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 Administration Support Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $58,647.
California: $58,424.
Massachusetts: $57,646.

District of Columbia $58,647 California $58,424 Massachusetts $57,646 Washington $57,434 New Jersey $57,413 Alaska $57,338 Connecticut $56,607 New York $56,311

Hawaii $55,363 Rhode Island $54,918 Maryland $54,616 Minnesota $54,203 Colorado $54,044 Illinois $53,991 Oregon $53,790 Delaware $53,641

New Hampshire $53,548 Virginia $53,339 Pennsylvania $52,730 Nevada $52,423 North Dakota $52,322 Michigan $52,163 Wisconsin $52,105 Vermont $51,989

Texas $51,665 Maine $51,644 Arizona $51,613 Ohio $51,575 Georgia $51,088 Indiana $50,844 Wyoming $50,797 Utah $50,723

Iowa $50,691 Kansas $50,437 Louisiana $50,362 North Carolina $50,336 Missouri $50,325 Florida $50,119 Montana $50,008 Nebraska $49,902

Kentucky $49,843 South Carolina $49,631 Tennessee $49,499 Idaho $49,446 New Mexico $49,059 Oklahoma $48,975 Alabama $48,662 South Dakota $48,138

Arkansas $47,852 West Virginia $47,698 Mississippi $47,237

Top Paying Cities for Administration Support Specialist

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:

Glen Haven: $52,985
Hygiene: $54,827
Johnstown: $53,104

Glen Haven, CO $52,985

Hygiene, CO $54,827

Johnstown, CO $53,104

Laporte, CO $52,515

Livermore, CO $52,345

Loveland, CO $52,938

Lyons, CO $54,731

Masonville, CO $52,548

Mead, CO $53,707

Milliken, CO $53,030

Niwot, CO $55,257

Red Feather Lakes, CO $52,489

Severance, CO $52,590

Timnath, CO $52,523

Wellington, CO $52,229

Windsor, CO $52,598

Brighton, CO $53,902

Ault, CO $52,498

Briggsdale, CO $52,512

Carr, CO $51,609

Eastlake, CO $54,042

Eaton, CO $52,664

Evans, CO $52,932

Fort Lupton, CO $53,748

Galeton, CO $52,669

Gilcrest, CO $53,221

Gill, CO $52,756

Greeley, CO $52,802

Henderson, CO $53,985

Hudson, CO $53,571

Keenesburg, CO $53,313

Kersey, CO $52,762

La Salle, CO $53,130

Lucerne, CO $52,745

Nunn, CO $52,331

Orchard, CO $52,506

Pierce, CO $52,532

Ohio City, CO $53,072

Parlin, CO $52,822

Penrose, CO $52,361

Pitkin, CO $53,006

Poncha Springs, CO $52,647

Powderhorn, CO $52,712

Rockvale, CO $52,123

Sargents, CO $52,558

Twin Lakes, CO $54,294

Westcliffe, CO $52,152

Wetmore, CO $51,817

Durango, CO $52,860

Cahone, CO $52,730

Cortez, CO $52,690

Dolores, CO $52,815

Dove Creek, CO $52,677

Egnar, CO $52,706

Hesperus, CO $52,398

Lewis, CO $52,823

Mancos, CO $52,689

Marvel, CO $52,396

Mesa Verde National Park, CO $52,416

Pleasant View, CO $52,578

Rico, CO $52,828

Towaoc, CO $52,470

Yellow Jacket, CO $52,760

Montrose, CO $53,026

Austin, CO $53,095

Bedrock, CO $52,693

Cedaredge, CO $53,149

Cory, CO $53,082

Crawford, CO $52,931

Delta, CO $53,025

Eckert, CO $53,108

Hotchkiss, CO $53,075

Lazear, CO $53,035

Naturita, CO $52,800

Norwood, CO $52,821

Nucla, CO $52,881

Olathe, CO $52,966

Ophir, CO $52,878

Ouray, CO $52,869

Paonia, CO $53,319

Paradox, CO $52,722

Placerville, CO $52,829

Redvale, CO $52,846

Ridgway, CO $52,862

Silverton, CO $52,773

Somerset, CO $53,480

Telluride, CO $52,888

Grand Junction, CO $53,352

Platteville, CO $53,339

Roggen, CO $52,789

Weldona, CO $52,382

Wiggins, CO $52,662

Fort Morgan, CO $52,403

Log Lane Village, CO $52,574

Akron, CO $52,023

Amherst, CO $51,856

Atwood, CO $52,205

Brush, CO $52,202

Crook, CO $52,057

Eckley, CO $51,893

Fleming, CO $52,156

Grover, CO $52,115

Haxtun, CO $52,146

Hereford, CO $51,783

Hillrose, CO $52,253

Holyoke, CO $51,988

Idalia, CO $51,727

Iliff, CO $52,194

Julesburg, CO $51,983

Lindon, CO $51,800

Merino, CO $52,251

New Raymer, CO $52,239

Otis, CO $52,070

Ovid, CO $52,001

Padroni, CO $52,061

Paoli, CO $52,146

Peetz, CO $52,047

Sedgwick, CO $52,020

Snyder, CO $52,212

Sterling, CO $52,295

Stoneham, CO $52,242

Vernon, CO $51,777

Woodrow, CO $51,908

Wray, CO $51,880

Yuma, CO $52,054

Anton, CO $51,813

Arapahoe, CO $51,405

Arriba, CO $51,591

Bethune, CO $51,668

Burlington, CO $51,619

Calhan, CO $52,436

Cascade, CO $52,867

Cheyenne Wells, CO $51,480

Cope, CO $51,789

Cripple Creek, CO $52,768

Divide, CO $52,796

Flagler, CO $51,644

Florissant, CO $52,753

Fountain, CO $52,431

Genoa, CO $51,626

Green Mountain Falls, CO $52,854

Guffey, CO $52,696

Hugo, CO $51,310

Joes, CO $51,840

Karval, CO $51,012

Kirk, CO $51,797

Kit Carson, CO $51,415

Limon, CO $51,938

Lake George, CO $52,832

Manitou Springs, CO $52,867

Matheson, CO $51,900

Peyton, CO $52,684

Ramah, CO $51,564

Rush, CO $51,687

Seibert, CO $51,623

Simla, CO $52,136

Stratton, CO $51,674

U S A F Academy, CO $52,864

Victor, CO $52,744

Vona, CO $51,653

Wild Horse, CO $51,316

Woodland Park, CO $52,824

Yoder, CO $51,886

Colorado Springs, CO $52,868

Clifton, CO $53,319

Fruita, CO $53,186

Gateway, CO $52,812

Glade Park, CO $52,994

Loma, CO $53,205

Mack, CO $53,064

Palisade, CO $53,222

Whitewater, CO $52,991

Glenwood Springs, CO $53,866

Dinosaur, CO $52,976

Aspen, CO $54,875

Snowmass Village, CO $54,873

Avon, CO $54,381

Basalt, CO $54,701

Carbondale, CO $54,497

Collbran, CO $53,170

Craig, CO $53,560

De Beque, CO $53,163

Eagle, CO $54,158

Edwards, CO $54,274

Parachute, CO $53,440

Battlement Mesa, CO $53,391

Gypsum, CO $53,889

Hamilton, CO $53,788

Hayden, CO $53,636

Maybell, CO $53,043

Meeker, CO $53,793

Meredith, CO $54,521

Mesa, CO $53,144

Minturn, CO $54,215

Molina, CO $53,112

New Castle, CO $53,680

Rangely, CO $53,192

Red Cliff, CO $54,208

Rifle, CO $53,547

Silt, CO $53,526

Slater, CO $53,305

Snowmass, CO $54,763

Wolcott, CO $54,190

Woody Creek, CO $54,872

Vail, CO $54,447

Pueblo, CO $51,263

Colorado City, CO $51,614

Aguilar, CO $51,839

Arlington, CO $50,926

Avondale, CO $51,400

Beulah, CO $51,617

Boncarbo, CO $51,864

Boone, CO $51,566

Branson, CO $51,440

Campo, CO $51,249

Cheraw, CO $51,348

Crowley, CO $51,457

Eads, CO $51,384

Fort Lyon, CO $51,328

Fowler, CO $51,475

Gardner, CO $51,979

Granada, CO $51,500

Hartman, CO $51,598

Hasty, CO $51,440

Haswell, CO $51,136

Hoehne, CO $51,780

Holly, CO $51,436

Kim, CO $51,387

La Junta, CO $51,420

Lamar, CO $51,577

Las Animas, CO $51,392

La Veta, CO $52,069

Mc Clave, CO $51,448

Manzanola, CO $51,381

Model, CO $51,459

Olney Springs, CO $51,293

Ordway, CO $51,037

Pritchett, CO $51,390

Rocky Ford, CO $51,306

Rye, CO $51,692

Sheridan Lake, CO $51,404

Springfield, CO $51,495

Sugar City, CO $50,901

Swink, CO $51,369

Trinchera, CO $51,558

Trinidad, CO $51,782

Two Buttes, CO $51,492

Vilas, CO $51,484

Walsenburg, CO $51,795

Walsh, CO $51,430

Weston, CO $51,962

Wiley, CO $51,401

Alamosa, CO $52,465

Antonito, CO $52,431

Arboles, CO $52,537

Arvada, CO $54,044

Aurora, CO $54,007

Bayfield, CO $52,685

Broomfield, CO $54,282

Commerce City, CO $53,917

Dupont, CO $54,020

Eldorado Springs, CO $55,307

Lafayette, CO $54,816

Louisville, CO $54,884

Westminster, CO $54,019

Wheat Ridge, CO $54,017

Agate, CO $52,103

Bennett, CO $53,457

Byers, CO $52,819

Castle Rock, CO $53,053

Deer Trail, CO $52,471

Elbert, CO $52,718

Elizabeth, CO $53,162

Englewood, CO $54,007

Franktown, CO $53,018

Kiowa, CO $52,780

Larkspur, CO $52,881

Littleton, CO $53,954

Lone Tree, CO $53,811

Louviers, CO $53,737

Monument, CO $52,829

Palmer Lake, CO $52,834

Parker, CO $53,614

Sedalia, CO $53,080

Strasburg, CO $53,287

Watkins, CO $53,687

Denver, CO $54,001

Thornton, CO $54,044

Boulder, CO $55,573

Golden, CO $54,013

Alma, CO $53,708

Bailey, CO $53,587

Black Hawk, CO $54,552

Bond, CO $54,185

Breckenridge, CO $53,823

Buffalo Creek, CO $53,401

Burns, CO $53,837

Central City, CO $54,246

Clark, CO $53,327

Climax, CO $53,885

Coalmont, CO $53,235

Como, CO $53,053

Conifer, CO $53,726

Cowdrey, CO $53,020

Dillon, CO $53,791

Dumont, CO $54,052

Evergreen, CO $53,919

Empire, CO $53,805

Fairplay, CO $53,103

Fraser, CO $53,866

Frisco, CO $54,123

Georgetown, CO $53,765

Granby, CO $53,723

Grand Lake, CO $53,693

Grant, CO $53,311

Hartsel, CO $52,820

Hot Sulphur Springs, CO $53,651

Idaho Springs, CO $53,961

Idledale, CO $53,957

Indian Hills, CO $53,929

Jamestown, CO $55,484

Jefferson, CO $53,199

Kittredge, CO $53,935

Kremmling, CO $53,645

Leadville, CO $53,820

Mc Coy, CO $53,829

Morrison, CO $53,918

Nederland, CO $54,979

Oak Creek, CO $53,733

Parshall, CO $53,964

Phippsburg, CO $53,786

Pine, CO $53,466

Pinecliffe, CO $55,238

Rand, CO $53,239

Rollinsville, CO $54,723

Shawnee, CO $53,453

Silver Plume, CO $53,537

Steamboat Springs, CO $53,633

Tabernash, CO $53,992

Toponas, CO $53,766

Walden, CO $53,159

Ward, CO $54,835

Winter Park, CO $54,061

Yampa, CO $53,839

Silverthorne, CO $54,077

Longmont, CO $54,613

Allenspark, CO $54,365

Estes Park, CO $53,549

Bellvue, CO $52,864

Berthoud, CO $53,511

Dacono, CO $54,135

Drake, CO $52,883

Erie, CO $54,378

Firestone, CO $54,001

Fort Collins, CO $52,486

Frederick, CO $54,003

Blanca, CO $52,279

Capulin, CO $52,547

Center, CO $52,504

Chama, CO $52,100

Chimney Rock, CO $52,560

Chromo, CO $52,207

Conejos, CO $52,399

Creede, CO $52,674

Crestone, CO $52,303

Del Norte, CO $52,560

Fort Garland, CO $52,161

San Luis, CO $51,949

Homelake, CO $52,510

Hooper, CO $52,336

Ignacio, CO $52,458

Jaroso, CO $52,064

La Jara, CO $52,483

Manassa, CO $52,430

Moffat, CO $52,372

Monte Vista, CO $52,542

Mosca, CO $52,270

Pagosa Springs, CO $52,555

Romeo, CO $52,584

Saguache, CO $52,553

Sanford, CO $52,290

San Pablo, CO $52,021

South Fork, CO $52,612

Villa Grove, CO $52,443

Salida, CO $52,649

Almont, CO $54,004

Buena Vista, CO $53,921

Canon City, CO $52,414

Cimarron, CO $52,768

Coal Creek, CO $52,103

Coaldale, CO $52,520

Cotopaxi, CO $52,373

Crested Butte, CO $54,288

Florence, CO $52,021

Monarch, CO $52,759

Granite, CO $53,551

Gunnison, CO $52,809

Hillside, CO $52,353

Howard, CO $52,615

Lake City, CO $52,765

Nathrop, CO $52,807

Administration Support Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Administration Support Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 65% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Administration Support Specialist positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Administration Support Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Administration Support Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$67,555	$32.0	25%
Internet	$64,853	$31.0	20%
Software & Networking	$64,853	$31.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$62,150	$30.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$59,448	$29.0	10%

Administration Support Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Administration Support 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.

$48,783

Average $54,044/year

$60,407

$4,065

Average $4,504/month

$5,034

$938

Average $1,039/week

$1,162

$23

Average $26/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,407	$5,034	$1,162	$29
Average	$54,044	$4,504	$1,039	$26
25th Percentile	$48,783	$4,065	$938	$23

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