Office Manager salary in Fresno, CA
The median office manager in Fresno earned $71,820 a year in May 20251. That is 3.3% above the US median of $69,500, even though it is 7.4% below the California statewide median of $77,590. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#79 of 519). About 3,670 office managers work here, 2% of the California total.
BLS occupation 43-1011, area Fresno, CA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Fresno against California and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | $48,240 | $71,820 | $100,870 | |
| California | $50,870 | $77,590 | $121,650 | |
| United States | $45,610 | $69,500 | $104,710 |
The middle half of office managers in Fresno earns $58,240–$82,500. The top tenth earns $100,870 or more, 2.1 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.3 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $24,260 wide, against $34,420 across California and $29,140 nationally: employers in Fresno pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an office manager here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,240 | $4,020 | $23.19 | $62,245 |
| 25th percentile | $58,240 | $4,853 | $28.00 | $75,148 |
| Median | $71,820 | $5,985 | $34.53 | $92,671 |
| 75th percentile | $82,500 | $6,875 | $39.66 | $106,452 |
| 90th percentile | $100,870 | $8,406 | $48.50 | $130,155 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $10,680 a year in pay and about $13,781 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $13,580 in pay. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $69,500 falls between the 25th percentile and the median in Fresno, and the California statewide median of $77,590 falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What a hire really costs in Fresno
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $20,851 to the $71,820 median and brings it to $92,671 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Fresno
Of the 17 roles we track in Fresno, this one ranks #5 by median pay, between recruiters ($74,170) and marketing specialists ($62,880). Project Coordinator is the highest at $101,030.
| Role | Median | vs office manager | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant | +8.1% | 880 | |
| Recruiter | +3.3% | 1,770 | |
| Office Manager | this role | 3,670 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -12.4% | 1,350 | |
| Paralegal | -13.0% | 920 |
Measured against the US median, office managers rank #6 of the 17 roles we track in Fresno (+3.3%), between virtual receptionists (+4.0%) and customer support specialists (+2.9%). The typical role here is at +1.3%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Office managers hold 10.4% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Fresno, 8.9% across California and 9.1% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in California
Across the 28 areas of California with data for this job, the median runs from $66,410 in El Centro to $95,010 in San Jose-Sunnyvale, a gap of $28,600 a year. All 6 areas in California with more office managers than Fresno also pay more, among them Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA ($77,530) and San Francisco-Oakland, CA ($88,560).
| Area | Median | vs Fresno | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visalia, CA | +0.9% | 1,240 | |
| Redding, CA | +0.2% | 660 | |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | +0.0% | 2,430 | |
| Fresno, CA | this area | 3,670 | |
| Yuba City, CA | -1.1% | 380 | |
| Chico, CA | -1.9% | 660 | |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California (Nonmetro) | -2.6% | 940 |
Fresno against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Fresno is #70 of 517 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job and one of the better-paying ones. Outside California, Salt Lake City-Murray and Janesville-Beloit pay just above Fresno and St. Cloud and Chicago-Naperville just below. All four are within $310 a year of the median in Fresno. Of the three markets with about as many office managers, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Fresno | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | +4.8% | 3,380 | jobs | |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | +0.4% | 530 | pay | |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | +0.1% | 9,820 | pay | |
| Fresno, CA | this area | 3,670 | ||
| St. Cloud, MN | -0.0% | 820 | pay | |
| Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN | -0.1% | 33,180 | pay | |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | -10.7% | 3,940 | jobs | |
| Tucson, AZ | -17.2% | 3,500 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an office manager in Fresno, CA?
About $92,671 a year at the median, or $7,723 a month: $71,820 in pay plus about $20,851 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for office managers in Fresno?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $71,820 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $48,240, the 90th $100,870, and the middle half earned $58,240 to $82,500.
Is Fresno cheaper than the rest of California for office managers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $71,820 against $77,590 statewide. The next area up in California is Bakersfield-Delano at $71,830, the next down Yuba City at $71,010.
How many office managers work in Fresno?
BLS counts about 3,670 in the May 2025 survey. That is 2% of the California total of 149,230. 6 areas in California have more; the closest in size is San Jose-Sunnyvale, with about 7,630.
Does an office manager cost more than a marketing specialist in Fresno?
Yes: $8,940 a year more at the median. The medians are $71,820 and $62,880.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-1011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.