Office Manager salary in Green Bay, WI
For this job Green Bay sits right at the Wisconsin figure, with a median of $71,130 a year1. That is about level with the Wisconsin statewide median of $70,560, and 2.3% above the US median of $69,500. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#91 of 519). About 1,240 office managers work here, 5% of the Wisconsin total.
BLS occupation 43-1011, area Green Bay, WI. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Green Bay against Wisconsin and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay, WI | $48,040 | $71,130 | $99,880 | |
| Wisconsin | $47,590 | $70,560 | $102,440 | |
| United States | $45,610 | $69,500 | $104,710 |
Office managers at the 90th percentile earn $99,880, 2.1 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.3. The middle half of office managers in Green Bay earns $59,540–$84,320. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $24,780 wide, against $25,660 across Wisconsin and $29,140 nationally: employers in Green Bay 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 | $48,040 | $4,003 | $23.10 | $61,987 |
| 25th percentile | $59,540 | $4,962 | $28.62 | $76,826 |
| Median | $71,130 | $5,928 | $34.20 | $91,781 |
| 75th percentile | $84,320 | $7,027 | $40.54 | $108,800 |
| 90th percentile | $99,880 | $8,323 | $48.02 | $128,877 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $11,590 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $13,190, or about $17,019 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 25th percentile and the median in Green Bay, and the Wisconsin statewide median of $70,560 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Green Bay
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 $20,651 to the $71,130 median and brings it to $91,781 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 Green Bay
Of the 17 roles we track in Green Bay, this one ranks #4 by median pay, between recruiters ($72,550) and executive assistants ($70,030). Project Coordinator is the highest at $89,210.
| Role | Median | vs office manager | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant | +9.3% | 1,490 | |
| Recruiter | +2.0% | 900 | |
| Office Manager | this role | 1,240 | |
| Executive Assistant | -1.5% | 280 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -9.8% | 1,390 |
Measured against the US median, office managers rank #4 of the 17 roles we track in Green Bay (+2.3%), between medical administrative assistants (+2.4%) and administrative assistants (-0.6%). The typical role here is at -4.5%, so, measured against the US, office managers cost more in Green Bay than the area's general pay level would suggest. Office managers hold 7.5% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Green Bay, 8.2% across Wisconsin and 9.1% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Wisconsin
Across the 17 areas of Wisconsin with data for this job, the median runs from $62,550 in the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area to $77,390 in Kenosha, a gap of $14,840 a year. Of the 4 areas in Wisconsin with more office managers than Green Bay, 2 pay less: the South Central Wisconsin nonmetro area ($63,350) and the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area ($62,550).
| Area | Median | vs Green Bay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | +3.9% | 570 | |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | +1.4% | 530 | |
| Fond du Lac, WI | +0.2% | 340 | |
| Green Bay, WI | this area | 1,240 | |
| Sheboygan, WI | -1.6% | 370 | |
| Appleton, WI | -2.5% | 960 | |
| Eau Claire, WI | -4.4% | 610 |
Green Bay against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Green Bay is #190 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 Wisconsin, Naples-Marco Island and Memphis pay just above Green Bay and Fort Wayne and Yuba City just below. All four are within $180 a year of the median in Green Bay. Of the three markets with about as many office managers, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Green Bay | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visalia, CA | +1.9% | 1,240 | jobs | |
| Memphis, TN-MS | +0.3% | 8,710 | pay | |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | +0.0% | 1,540 | pay | |
| Green Bay, WI | this area | 1,240 | ||
| Fort Wayne, IN | -0.0% | 1,510 | pay | |
| Yuba City, CA | -0.2% | 380 | pay | |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | -3.5% | 1,240 | jobs | |
| Amarillo, TX | -15.7% | 1,250 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an office manager in Green Bay, WI?
About $91,781 a year at the median, or $7,648 a month: $71,130 in pay plus about $20,651 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do office managers earn in Green Bay?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $71,130 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $48,040, the 90th $99,880, and the middle half earned $59,540 to $84,320.
Is Green Bay cheaper than the rest of Wisconsin for office managers?
About the same: a median of $71,130 against $70,560 statewide. The next area up in Wisconsin is Fond du Lac at $71,250, the next down Sheboygan at $70,010.
How many office managers work in Green Bay?
BLS counts about 1,240 in the May 2025 survey. That is 5% of the Wisconsin total of 22,950. 4 areas in Wisconsin have more; the closest in size is the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area, with about 1,380.
Does an office manager cost more than an executive assistant in Green Bay?
Yes: $1,100 a year more at the median. The medians are $71,130 and $70,030.
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.