Office Manager Jobs in New York, NY
Office managers in New York City earn some of the highest pay in the country, with local postings from firms like Fanatics Betting and Gaming and FalconX ranging from about $77,000 to $110,000. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring, what it pays, and how to move up.
Current office manager Openings in New York, NY
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Office Manager Work in New York
Most New York office manager jobs are in Manhattan, spread across finance, media, tech and consulting firms in Midtown, the Financial District, Hudson Yards and neighborhoods like NoHo. At a small or midsize firm, the office manager is often the only person responsible for the space itself: vendors, building management, supplies, the kitchen, visitor access and new hire setup. Many roles here are combined with executive assistant duties, and most expect you on site five days a week.
Health care and government are the other big employers. Hospital faculty practices hire practice managers to run their outpatient offices, and city agencies post Office Manager titles in borough offices from Lower Manhattan to Staten Island.
Top New York Employers Hiring Office Managers
These employers have open office manager or office coordinator roles in New York on their own hiring pages:
- Fanatics Betting and Gaming - the sports betting company is hiring an office manager in New York at $77,000 to $110,000.
- FalconX - the digital asset trading firm is hiring an office manager for its New York office at $81,000 to $109,000.
- ClearView Healthcare Partners - the life sciences consulting firm is hiring an office manager for its Manhattan office at $90,000 to $120,000.
- Findigs - the rental technology company is hiring an office manager and executive assistant for its NoHo office at $80,000 to $110,000.
- Complex - the media company is hiring a full-time, on-site office manager for its New York headquarters at $65,000 to $70,000.
- D.A. Davidson - the investment firm is hiring an hourly office manager for its New York office at $43.27 to $49.15 an hour.
Office Manager Salaries in New York
- Entry level: about $56,000 to $65,000 a year, typical of office coordinator and small-office roles.
- Experienced: roughly $65,000 to $100,000 a year, where most current Manhattan postings land.
- Senior: $100,000 to $127,000 and up for large offices, finance firms and managers who also run facilities or executive support.
These are estimates based on BLS May 2025 wage data for office and administrative supervisors in the New York metro and ranges posted by local employers. Pay moves with the size of the office, the industry, and whether the role adds executive assistant, HR or facilities duties. Finance and trading firms pay at the top, and some fold a discretionary bonus into the posted range. City agency Office Manager titles have posted about $62,000 to $81,000.
How to Become an Office Manager in New York
There is no state license for office managers in New York; the NYSED Office of the Professions does not regulate the role. Employers look for several years of administrative experience, usually as an administrative assistant, receptionist or executive assistant, and many prefer a bachelor's degree. Locally, the Borough of Manhattan Community College in Tribeca offers an associate degree in Business Management, and LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City runs a Certified Administrative Professional course through Continuing Education for people building office skills.
What the Job Involves
Office managers keep the workplace running. Daily tasks include managing vendors and building management, ordering supplies and food, overseeing the front desk and visitor access, setting up equipment and desks for new hires, planning office events, tracking the office budget and invoices, and handling whatever breaks. Many also support a senior executive with calendars and travel.
Skills Employers Look For
- Vendor and building management relationships
- Budget tracking and invoice processing
- Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace
- Event planning and onboarding logistics
- Executive calendar and travel support
- Problem solving and a calm, service-first attitude
Career Path and Advancement
Most New York office managers come up from receptionist, administrative assistant or office coordinator jobs. From there the path leads to senior office manager, workplace or facilities manager across several floors or offices, and operations or chief of staff roles at growing Manhattan firms. In health care, practice managers can move up to administrator roles over several practices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be an office manager in New York?
No. New York State does not license office managers. Employers hire on experience, and a degree or a certificate in business or administration can help.
How much do office managers make in New York City?
BLS May 2025 data puts the metro median for office and administrative supervisors at about $80,760 a year. Current Manhattan office manager postings mostly range from $65,000 to $120,000.
Are office manager jobs in New York remote?
Rarely. The job is about running a physical office, so most New York postings expect you on site, and several list five days a week in person.
What experience do I need to become an office manager in New York?
Most employers want three or more years in administrative, reception or executive assistant work, plus experience handling vendors and budgets. Some smaller firms will promote a strong office coordinator into the role.
Which industries pay office managers the most in New York?
Finance, trading and consulting firms post the highest ranges, often $80,000 to $120,000. Media companies and smaller offices tend to pay less, and city agency titles sit in the $60,000 to $80,000 range.
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