SOC 43-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers — Longview
Longview-Kelso, WA · 10 metro areas compared
In Longview, WA the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers is $81,980 a year, which is 18.0% higher than the national figure of $69,500.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Longview, WA the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers is $81,980 a year, which is 18.0% higher than the national figure of $69,500. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $67,360 and $96,880. The lowest tenth earn under $57,330, while the highest tenth earn more than $115,330.
The area has 410 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 10.1 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Seattle records the highest median at $81,640. Of the 198 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 49th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,330 | −17.5% |
| 25th | $67,360 | −3.1% |
| Median (50th) | $81,980 | +18.0% |
| 75th | $96,880 | +39.4% |
| 90th | $115,330 | +65.9% |
| Mean | $83,420 | +20.0% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $81,640 | 18,020 | |
| 2 | Bremerton | $79,540 | 740 | |
| 3 | Olympia | $78,270 | 1,210 | |
| 4 | Bellingham | $76,530 | 920 | |
| 5 | Mount Vernon | $76,200 | 490 | |
| 6 | Walla Walla | $75,770 | 230 | |
| 7 | Kennewick | $75,640 | 1,180 | |
| 8 | Wenatchee | $73,290 | 410 | |
| 9 | Yakima | $73,050 | 880 | |
| 10 | Spokane | $72,300 | 2,810 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Longview run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $81,980 buys what $76,617 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 10.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$81,980as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$76,617US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $81,980 a year, 18.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $57,330 to $115,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 410 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Seattle, at $81,640.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers in Longview, WA?
The median annual wage is $81,980, or $39.41 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $69,500, so pay in Longview, WA is 18.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Longview, WA earns more than $115,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $57,330 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Seattle, at $81,640 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 410 jobs in this occupation in Longview, WA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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