Office Administrator Jobs in California

Office Administrator jobs in California are concentrated in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where headquarters for companies like Kaiser Permanente, Salesforce, and Wells Fargo generate steady demand for administrative professionals at every level from entry-level coordinator to senior office manager. California's size and industry diversity mean openings appear across healthcare systems, technology firms, and financial services, with specialties in executive support, facilities coordination, and legal office administration among the most sought after. The market is consistently active, making California one of the strongest states for office administrators nationwide. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles148+
Top employerCaliber
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring89
Work type89% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Woongjin, Inc
Office Administrator_ Bilingual Korean/ English
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Woongjin, Inc
New 17h ago
Office Administrator_ Bilingual Korean/ English
Woongjin, Inc
Orange, California
Administrative & Office Support
Office Management
Project Management
$55k - $70k/yr

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Caliber
Office Administrator
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Caliber
New 18h ago
Office Administrator
Caliber
Torrance, California
Administrative & Office Support
Office Management
Project Management
$22 - $24/hr
10,000+

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Caliber
Office Administrator
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Caliber
New 18h ago
Office Administrator
Caliber
Long Beach, California
Administrative & Office Support
Office Management
Project Management
$22 - $24/hr
10,000+

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Congregation Kol Emeth
Membership and Office Administrator
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Congregation Kol Emeth
New 20h ago
Membership and Office Administrator
Congregation Kol Emeth
Palo Alto, California
Account Management
Business Development
Business Strategy
$80k - $90k/yr
On-Site

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Caliber
Office Administrator
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Caliber
Added 1d ago
Office Administrator
Caliber
San Diego, California
Accounting
Administrative & Office Support
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$18 - $22/hr
10,000+

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Office Administrator Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Los Angeles
9 jobs
San Francisco
8 jobs
San Jose
6 jobs
Irvine
5 jobs
Fremont
4 jobs
Glendale
4 jobs
Palo Alto
4 jobs
San Diego
4 jobs
Huntington Beach
4 jobs

Office Administrator Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Caliber
Caliber9 open roles
Russian School of Mathematics
Russian School of Mathematics6 open roles
City and County of San Francisco
City and County of San Francisco4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Chemicals & Materials

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in office administrator jobs across California.

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, or similar productivity software
  • Two or more years of administrative or office support experience in a professional setting
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with staff and external partners
  • Experience managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and supporting executive or management teams
  • Familiarity with California labor law basics, such as meal break and recordkeeping requirements

Office Administrator Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a office administrator in California?

Office administration does not require a state-issued license in California, so the path centers on education and experience. Most California employers expect at least an associate degree in business administration or a related field, with a bachelor's preferred for senior roles. Community colleges throughout California, including those in the Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay Area districts, offer certificate and degree programs that build directly applicable skills in office management, business communication, and software tools.

Which companies hire office administrators in California?

Companies currently hiring office administrators in California include Caliber, Russian School of Mathematics, and City and County of San Francisco, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's concentration of large healthcare networks, technology firms, and financial institutions means ongoing demand for office administrators across a wide range of industries and organizational sizes.

Which California cities have the most office administrator jobs?

Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose have the most office administrator openings in California. Los Angeles leads due to its sheer scale and the density of corporate headquarters, healthcare systems, and entertainment companies, while San Francisco and San Diego reflect strong demand from technology and biotech employers anchored in those metros.

Are there remote office administrator jobs in California?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since many office administrator duties involve on-site coordination, facilities oversight, and in-person staff support. About 11% of office administrator openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with remote options most frequently attached to tasks like scheduling, data entry, and document management for distributed teams.

How can I get hired as a office administrator in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an administrative assistant or receptionist role at a large California employer, then building toward an office administrator title from within. Healthcare systems like Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health, and large university systems such as the University of California campuses, regularly hire entry-level administrative staff and offer internal advancement programs. A certificate in office administration from a California community college and demonstrated proficiency in tools like Microsoft Office or Google Workspace give candidates a clear edge when competing for these openings.

Where can I find and apply to office administrator jobs in California?

You can find and apply to office administrator jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Search the listings to find roles that fit your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that match. No signup is required to see the openings.

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