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Administrative Services Managers in Iowa

Administrative Services Managers in Iowa

Want to work as an Administrative Services Managers in Iowa? Here’s what the data says. Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services. Medical records administrators are included in “Medical and Health Services Managers” (11-9111). Excludes “Facilities Managers” (11-3013) and “Purchasing Managers” (11-3061).

What do Administrative Services Managers Make in Iowa?

For administrative services managers working in Iowa, the median annual wage is $104,770 per year (or roughly $50.37/hour).Annual wages span from $65,010 at the 10th percentile to $164,080 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $65,010 $31.25
25th percentile $81,450 $39.16
Median (50th) $104,770 $50.37
75th percentile $135,200 $65.00
90th percentile $164,080 $78.89
Salary ranges for Administrative Services Managers in Iowa

The job concentration index in Iowa relative to the national average — is 0.43, indicating fewer administrative services managers per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, administrative services managers earn a median of $158,084 per year ($76.00/hour), below the Iowa median.

Administrative Services Managers earnings in Iowa vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

National employment for 390,726 administrative services managers nationwide. In Iowa alone, about 1,110 people work in this role. That trails the typical state, which employs around 2,510 administrative services managers.

Administrative Services Managers in Iowa vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Administrative Services Managers

Top Iowa Metros for Administrative Services Managers

The metro areas below employ the most administrative services managers in Iowa.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA 490 $123,190
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL 170 $95,990
Cedar Rapids, IA 100 $104,770
Iowa City, IA 90 $86,570
Dubuque, IA 60 $108,540
Ames, IA 40 $89,600
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD 40 $106,920
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA 40 $90,920

Top States for Administrative Services Managers Employment

The table below shows the states where the most administrative services managers work.

State Number Employed
California 40,580
Texas 23,370
Florida 15,110
New York 14,140
Illinois 11,570
New Jersey 10,050
Massachusetts 9,250
Georgia 8,850
Tennessee 8,740
Ohio 7,500
North Carolina 7,490
Michigan 7,340
Arizona 6,310
Minnesota 6,010
Indiana 5,940
Pennsylvania 5,760
Wisconsin 4,920
Missouri 4,650
Maryland 4,560
Oregon 3,610

Highest-Paying States for Administrative Services Managers

Where administrative services managers earn the most: administrative services managers.

State Annual Median Salary
Colorado $145,650
Delaware $138,410
New Jersey $137,210
Minnesota $135,050
Washington $133,910
New York $132,490
Connecticut $130,930
Tennessee $126,670
Virginia $125,830
District of Columbia $125,820

Skills

Key administrative services managers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Time Management  4.0 / 5
0
5
Active Listening  4.0 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Speaking  3.9 / 5
0
5
Writing  3.8 / 5
0
5
Critical Thinking  3.8 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Key knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Customer and Personal Service  4.4 / 5
0
5
Administration and Management  4.2 / 5
0
5
English Language  4.0 / 5
0
5
Administrative  3.9 / 5
0
5
Computers and Electronics  3.4 / 5
0
5
Personnel and Human Resources  3.4 / 5
0
5

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for administrative services managers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Oral Expression  4.0 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Written Expression  3.9 / 5
0
5
Speech Clarity  3.6 / 5
0
5
Deductive Reasoning  3.6 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, administrative services managers typically:

  • Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
  • Set goals and deadlines for the department.
  • Acquire, distribute and store supplies.
  • Analyze internal processes and recommend and implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations, such as supply changes or the disposal of records.
  • Conduct classes to teach procedures to staff.
  • Plan, administer, and control budgets for contracts, equipment, and supplies.
  • Hire and terminate clerical and administrative personnel.
  • Direct or coordinate the supportive services department of a business, agency, or organization.
  • Communicate with and provide guidance for external vendors and service providers to ensure the organization, department, or work unit's business needs are met.
  • Develop operational standards and procedures for the work unit or department.
  • Establish work procedures or schedules to organize the daily work of administrative staff.
  • Learn to operate new office technologies as they are developed and implemented.

Work Activities

  • Getting Information
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Scheduling Work and Activities
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Working with Computers
  • Performing Administrative Activities
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  • Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Adobe Acrobat, Atlassian JIRA, Autodesk AutoCAD In-demand technologies: Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Several college majors map to this occupation:

  • Business Administration & Management
  • Business & Commerce
  • Health/Medical Admin Services
  • Veterinary Administrative Services

Careers similar to administrative services managers include:

Also Known As

Administration Director, Administrative Coordinator, Administrative Director, Administrative Manager, Administrative Officer, Administrative Services Manager, Administrator, Business Administrator, Business Coordinator, Business Manager, Business Office Director, Business Office Manager, Business Unit Manager, Operations Administrator, Records Management Director.

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