Office Manager salary in Greeley, CO
The median office manager in Greeley earned $73,330 a year in May 20251. That is 5.5% above the US median of $69,500, even though it is 4.3% below the Colorado statewide median of $76,600. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#59 of 519). BLS counts about 1,010 people in this job here, 4% of the Colorado total.
BLS occupation 43-1011, area Greeley, CO. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Greeley against Colorado and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley, CO | $46,500 | $73,330 | $107,440 | |
| Colorado | $49,990 | $76,600 | $112,250 | |
| United States | $45,610 | $69,500 | $104,710 |
Office managers at the 90th percentile earn $107,440, 2.3 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.3. The middle half of office managers in Greeley earns $61,260–$91,790. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $30,530 wide, between the figure for Colorado ($33,740) and the US figure ($29,140).
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 | $46,500 | $3,875 | $22.36 | $60,000 |
| 25th percentile | $61,260 | $5,105 | $29.45 | $79,045 |
| Median | $73,330 | $6,111 | $35.25 | $94,619 |
| 75th percentile | $91,790 | $7,649 | $44.13 | $118,439 |
| 90th percentile | $107,440 | $8,953 | $51.65 | $138,632 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $18,460 over the median, the 25th only $12,070 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $23,819 a year in employer cost. 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 Greeley, and the Colorado statewide median of $76,600 falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What a hire really costs in Greeley
At the $73,330 median, a local hire costs about $94,619 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $21,289 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 Greeley
Of the 17 roles we track in Greeley, this one ranks #6 by median pay, between sales development representatives ($75,590) and paralegals ($64,620). Project Coordinator is the highest at $97,950.
| Role | Median | vs office manager | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recruiter | +3.9% | 580 | |
| Sales Development Representative | +3.1% | 980 | |
| Office Manager | this role | 1,010 | |
| Paralegal | -11.9% | 90 | |
| Executive Assistant | -13.6% | 250 |
Measured against the US median, office managers rank #5 of the 17 roles we track in Greeley (+5.5%), between e-commerce order specialists (+6.3%) and accountants (+4.3%). The typical role here is at +1.8%, so, measured against the US, office managers cost more in Greeley than the area's general pay level would suggest. Office managers hold 9.9% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Greeley, 8.2% across Colorado and 9.1% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Colorado
Across the 10 areas of Colorado with data for this job, the median runs from $66,290 in the Southwest Colorado nonmetro area to $79,450 in Boulder, a gap of $13,160 a year. Of the 6 areas in Colorado with more office managers than Greeley, 3 pay less: Colorado Springs, CO ($70,150), the Northwest Colorado nonmetro area ($73,170) and the Southwest Colorado nonmetro area ($66,290).
| Area | Median | vs Greeley | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | +8.3% | 1,910 | |
| Denver-Aurora, CO | +7.9% | 14,710 | |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | +0.6% | 1,480 | |
| Greeley, CO | this area | 1,010 | |
| Northwest Colorado (Nonmetro) | -0.2% | 1,300 | |
| Colorado Springs, CO | -4.3% | 2,640 | |
| Pueblo, CO | -5.6% | 480 |
Greeley against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Greeley is #238 of 517 US areas for this job. It is a mid-sized market, and its pay is in the top quarter of US areas. Outside Colorado, Albany-Schenectady and Fairbanks-College pay just above Greeley and Wenatchee-East Wenatchee and Oxnard-Thousand Oaks just below. All four are within $290 a year of the median in Greeley. Of the three markets with about as many office managers, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Greeley | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks-College, AK | +0.4% | 540 | pay | |
| Albany-Schenectady, NY | +0.0% | 4,050 | pay | |
| Greeley, CO | this area | 1,010 | ||
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | -0.1% | 410 | pay | |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks, CA | -0.1% | 2,870 | pay | |
| Utica-Rome, NY | -9.5% | 1,010 | jobs | |
| Florence, SC | -15.8% | 1,010 | jobs | |
| Hickory-Lenoir, NC | -17.7% | 1,010 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an office manager in Greeley, CO?
About $94,619 a year at the median, or $7,885 a month: $73,330 in pay plus about $21,289 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do office managers earn in Greeley?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $73,330 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $46,500, the 90th $107,440, and the middle half earned $61,260 to $91,790.
Is Greeley cheaper than the rest of Colorado for office managers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $73,330 against $76,600 statewide. The next area up in Colorado is Fort Collins-Loveland at $73,740, the next down the Northwest Colorado nonmetro area at $73,170.
How many office managers work in Greeley?
BLS counts about 1,010 in the May 2025 survey. That is 4% of the Colorado total of 26,100. 6 areas in Colorado have more; the closest in size is the Southwest Colorado nonmetro area, with about 1,030.
Does an office manager cost more than a paralegal in Greeley?
Yes: $8,710 a year more at the median. The medians are $73,330 and $64,620.
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.