Office Manager salary in Glens Falls, NY
Glens Falls is a lower-cost market for office managers: the median of $66,640 a year1 is 15.8% below the New York statewide median of $79,170, and 4.1% below the US median of $69,500. Among US areas it comes in at #152 of 519. About 350 office managers work here.
BLS occupation 43-1011, area Glens Falls, NY. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Glens Falls against New York and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glens Falls, NY | $45,250 | $66,640 | $99,570 | |
| New York | $55,240 | $79,170 | $124,450 | |
| United States | $45,610 | $69,500 | $104,710 |
The middle half of office managers in Glens Falls earns $56,430–$81,390. The top tenth earns $99,570 or more, 2.2 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 $24,960 wide, against $35,430 across New York and $29,140 nationally: employers in Glens Falls 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 | $45,250 | $3,771 | $21.75 | $58,387 |
| 25th percentile | $56,430 | $4,702 | $27.13 | $72,813 |
| Median | $66,640 | $5,553 | $32.04 | $85,987 |
| 75th percentile | $81,390 | $6,782 | $39.13 | $105,019 |
| 90th percentile | $99,570 | $8,298 | $47.87 | $128,477 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $10,210 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $14,750, or about $19,032 once benefits are added. 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 median and the 75th percentile in Glens Falls, and the New York statewide median of $79,170 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Glens Falls
At the $66,640 median, a local hire costs about $85,987 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $19,347 here. 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 Glens Falls
Of the 15 roles we track in Glens Falls, this one ranks #6 by median pay, between executive assistants ($67,470) and sales development representatives ($64,450). Project Coordinator is the highest at $98,840.
| Role | Median | vs office manager | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recruiter | +2.3% | 190 | |
| Executive Assistant | +1.2% | 230 | |
| Office Manager | this role | 350 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -3.3% | 220 | |
| Paralegal | -11.2% | 100 |
Measured against the US median, office managers rank #9 of the 15 roles we track in Glens Falls (-4.1%), between accountants (-4.0%) and HR assistants (-4.3%). The typical role here is at -4.0%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Office managers hold 7.9% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Glens Falls, 7.6% across New York and 9.2% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in New York
Across the 16 areas of New York with data for this job, the median runs from $60,750 in Watertown-Fort Drum to $80,760 in New York-Newark, a gap of $20,010 a year. Of the 13 areas in New York with more office managers than Glens Falls, 4 pay less, the largest of them the Central East New York nonmetro area ($65,790), the Southwest New York nonmetro area ($64,750) and Utica-Rome, NY ($66,390).
| Area | Median | vs Glens Falls | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | +5.0% | 4,410 | |
| Rochester, NY | +4.2% | 4,220 | |
| Kingston, NY | +0.3% | 480 | |
| Glens Falls, NY | this area | 350 | |
| Capital/Northern New York (Nonmetro) | -0.0% | 960 | |
| Utica-Rome, NY | -0.4% | 1,010 | |
| Central East New York (Nonmetro) | -1.3% | 1,170 |
Glens Falls against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Glens Falls is #459 of 517 US areas for this job. The market is small, and its pay sits near the middle of the US range. Outside New York, Reno and Chambersburg pay just above Glens Falls and Reading and Lawrence just below. All four are within $170 a year of the median in Glens Falls. Of the three markets with about as many office managers, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Glens Falls | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg, PA | +0.2% | 550 | pay | |
| Reno, NV | +0.0% | 2,170 | pay | |
| Glens Falls, NY | this area | 350 | ||
| Reading, PA | -0.1% | 1,660 | pay | |
| Lawrence, KS | -0.3% | 360 | pay | |
| Manhattan, KS | -7.7% | 350 | jobs | |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | -14.1% | 350 | jobs | |
| Jacksonville, NC | -17.3% | 350 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an office manager in Glens Falls, NY?
About $85,987 a year at the median, or $7,166 a month: $66,640 in pay plus about $19,347 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for office managers in Glens Falls?
The median was $66,640 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $45,250, the 90th $99,570, and the middle half earned $56,430 to $81,390.
Is Glens Falls cheaper than the rest of New York for office managers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $66,640 against $79,170 statewide. The next area up in New York is Kingston at $66,820, the next down the Capital/Northern New York nonmetro area at $66,620.
How many office managers work in Glens Falls?
BLS counts about 350 in the May 2025 survey. 13 areas in New York have more; the closest in size is Kingston, with about 480.
Does an office manager cost more than a sales development representative in Glens Falls?
Yes: $2,190 a year more at the median. The medians are $66,640 and $64,450.
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.