Office Manager salary in Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ
Of the 8 areas in Arizona with BLS pay data for this job, Sierra Vista-Douglas has the lowest median: $53,440 a year1. That is 16.8% below the Arizona statewide median of $64,250, and 23.1% below the US median of $69,500. Only 25 of 519 US areas pay less for this job. The market is small, about 290 people, so expect few local candidates at a time.
BLS occupation 43-1011, area Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Sierra Vista-Douglas against Arizona and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $37,890 | $53,440 | $78,870 | |
| Arizona | $45,410 | $64,250 | $95,020 | |
| United States | $45,610 | $69,500 | $104,710 |
The middle half of office managers in Sierra Vista-Douglas earns $46,030–$63,900. The top tenth earns $78,870 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 $17,870 wide, against $25,610 across Arizona and $29,140 nationally: employers in Sierra Vista-Douglas 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 | $37,890 | $3,158 | $18.22 | $48,890 |
| 25th percentile | $46,030 | $3,836 | $22.13 | $59,394 |
| Median | $53,440 | $4,453 | $25.69 | $68,955 |
| 75th percentile | $63,900 | $5,325 | $30.72 | $82,452 |
| 90th percentile | $78,870 | $6,572 | $37.92 | $101,768 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $7,410 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $10,460, or about $13,497 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 75th and 90th percentiles in Sierra Vista-Douglas, and the Arizona statewide median of $64,250 falls there too. An offer at the national rate would beat what three quarters of local office managers earn.
What a hire really costs in Sierra Vista-Douglas
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 $15,515 to the $53,440 median and brings it to $68,955 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 Sierra Vista-Douglas
Of the 15 roles we track in Sierra Vista-Douglas, this one ranks #6 by median pay, between marketing specialists ($61,690) and executive assistants ($50,340). Project Coordinator is the highest at $84,610.
| Role | Median | vs office manager | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Development Representative | +23.8% | 230 | |
| Marketing Specialist | +15.4% | 100 | |
| Office Manager | this role | 290 | |
| Executive Assistant | -5.8% | 70 | |
| Paralegal | -7.4% | 40 |
Measured against the US median, office managers rank #14 of the 15 roles we track in Sierra Vista-Douglas (-23.1%), between marketing specialists (-21.7%) and executive assistants (-34.3%). The typical role here is at -16.9%, so, measured against the US, office managers cost less in Sierra Vista-Douglas than the area's general pay level would suggest. Office managers hold 10.1% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Sierra Vista-Douglas, 9.2% across Arizona and 9.1% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
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. All 7 areas in Arizona with more office managers than Sierra Vista-Douglas also pay more, among them Phoenix-Mesa, AZ ($65,470) and Tucson, AZ ($59,440).
| Area | Median | vs Sierra Vista-Douglas | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZ | +15.3% | 630 | |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | +13.8% | 700 | |
| Tucson, AZ | +11.2% | 3,500 | |
| Arizona (Nonmetro) | +8.2% | 820 | |
| Yuma, AZ | +5.6% | 600 | |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | +3.2% | 510 | |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | this area | 290 |
Sierra Vista-Douglas against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Sierra Vista-Douglas is #487 of 517 US areas for this job. It is a small market, and its pay is in the bottom quarter of US areas. Outside Arizona, Valdosta and Lawton pay just above Sierra Vista-Douglas and Shreveport-Bossier City and Hot Springs just below. Of the three markets with about as many office managers, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Sierra Vista-Douglas | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls, MT | +16.2% | 290 | jobs | |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | +15.3% | 300 | jobs | |
| Grand Island, NE | +13.8% | 290 | jobs | |
| Lawton, OK | +2.0% | 450 | pay | |
| Valdosta, GA | +0.4% | 430 | pay | |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | this area | 290 | ||
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | -0.6% | 2,110 | pay | |
| Hot Springs, AR | -1.2% | 400 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an office manager in Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ?
About $68,955 a year at the median, or $5,746 a month: $53,440 in pay plus about $15,515 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for office managers in Sierra Vista-Douglas?
Pay here is lower than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $53,440 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $37,890, the 90th $78,870, and the middle half earned $46,030 to $63,900.
Is Sierra Vista-Douglas the cheapest area in Arizona for office managers?
Yes. Its median of $53,440 is the lowest of 8 areas in Arizona. Lake Havasu City-Kingman is next at $55,130.
How many office managers work in Sierra Vista-Douglas?
BLS counts about 290 in the May 2025 survey. 7 areas in Arizona have more; the closest in size is Lake Havasu City-Kingman, with about 510.
Does an office manager cost more than an executive assistant in Sierra Vista-Douglas?
Yes: $3,100 a year more at the median. The medians are $53,440 and $50,340.
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 2026-11-13.