Cost of hiring an office manager in Phoenix-Mesa, AZ
No other area in Arizona pays office managers more than Phoenix-Mesa: the median is $65,470 a year[1]. That is 1.9% above the Arizona statewide median of $64,250, and 5.8% below the US median of $69,500. Nationally it ranks #181 of 519 areas. It is the largest market for the job in Arizona: about 23,940 people, 75% of the Arizona total.
BLS occupation 43-1011, area Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Phoenix-Mesa against Arizona and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa, AZ | $47,150 | $65,470 | $97,260 | |
| Arizona | $45,410 | $64,250 | $95,020 | |
| United States | $45,610 | $69,500 | $104,710 |
The middle half of office managers in Phoenix-Mesa earns $57,260–$81,000. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $97,260, only 2.1 times the bottom tenth, against 2.3 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read.
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 | $47,150 | $3,929 | $22.67 | $67,357 |
| 25th percentile | $57,260 | $4,772 | $27.53 | $81,800 |
| Median | $65,470 | $5,456 | $31.48 | $93,529 |
| 75th percentile | $81,000 | $6,750 | $38.94 | $115,714 |
| 90th percentile | $97,260 | $8,105 | $46.76 | $138,943 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $15,530 a year in pay and about $22,186 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $8,210 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.
What a hire really costs in Phoenix-Mesa
At the $65,470 median, a local hire costs about $93,529 a year: benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2], about $28,059 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 Phoenix-Mesa
Of the 17 roles we track in Phoenix-Mesa, this one ranks #7 by median pay. Project Coordinator is the highest at $100,780 and Virtual Receptionist the lowest at $39,340.
| Role | Median | vs office manager | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +53.9% | 17,790 | |
| Accountant | +23.4% | 21,360 | |
| Sales Development Representative | +14.4% | 19,810 | |
| Recruiter | +14.0% | 15,430 | |
| Marketing Specialist | +13.9% | 12,220 | |
| Executive Assistant | +13.0% | 5,000 | |
| Office Manager | this role | 23,940 | |
| Paralegal | -4.4% | 6,280 | |
| Bookkeeper | -20.6% | 16,280 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -23.1% | 2,650 | |
| HR Assistant | -23.4% | 1,080 | |
| E-commerce Order Specialist | -25.3% | 620 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -25.5% | 22,010 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -28.8% | 13,570 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -29.1% | 68,930 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -32.5% | 2,650 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -39.9% | 16,850 |
Other areas in Arizona
Across the 8 areas of Arizona with data for this job, the median runs from $53,440 in Sierra Vista-Douglas to $65,470 in Phoenix-Mesa, a gap of $12,030 a year.
| Area | Median | vs Phoenix-Mesa | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa, AZ | this area | 23,940 | |
| Flagstaff, AZ | -5.9% | 630 | |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | -7.1% | 700 | |
| Tucson, AZ | -9.2% | 3,500 | |
| Arizona (Nonmetro) | -11.7% | 820 | |
| Yuma, AZ | -13.8% | 600 | |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | -15.8% | 510 |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an office manager in Phoenix-Mesa, AZ?
About $93,529 a year at the median, or $7,794 a month: $65,470 in pay plus benefits and payroll taxes at the 30% share of total compensation in US private industry (June 2026). Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for office managers in Phoenix-Mesa?
The median was $65,470 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $47,150, the 90th $97,260, and the middle half earned $57,260 to $81,000.
Is Phoenix-Mesa the most expensive area in Arizona for office managers?
Yes. Its median of $65,470 is the highest of 8 areas in Arizona. Flagstaff comes next at $61,640.
How many office managers work in Phoenix-Mesa?
BLS counts about 23,940 in the May 2025 survey. That is 75% of the Arizona total of 31,930.
Does an office manager cost more than a paralegal in Phoenix-Mesa?
Yes: $2,850 a year more at the median. The medians are $65,470 and $62,620.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-1011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes431011.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-06.