How much does an education administrator make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $50.90 an hour or $8,823 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.90
- Average (mean)
- $116,100
- Jobs
- 328,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,280 | $36.67 | |
| 25th | $86,040 | $41.37 | |
| Median | $105,900 | $50.90 | |
| 75th | $134,600 | $64.73 | |
| 90th | $167,800 | $80.66 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $166,600 |
| California | $160,000 |
| Connecticut | $156,200 |
| New York | $138,800 |
| District of Columbia | $137,500 |
| New Jersey | $137,400 |
| Delaware | $132,700 |
| Maryland | $131,500 |
| Oregon | $130,100 |
| Utah | $128,900 |
| Massachusetts | $128,400 |
| Minnesota | $127,000 |
| Hawaii | $126,800 |
| Alaska | $125,500 |
| Rhode Island | $120,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $118,700 |
| Wisconsin | $117,000 |
| Illinois | $113,400 |
| Nebraska | $110,600 |
| Colorado | $110,500 |
| Nevada | $109,400 |
| North Dakota | $107,900 |
| New Mexico | $107,700 |
| Virginia | $106,100 |
| Wyoming | $105,500 |
| Vermont | $105,400 |
| New Hampshire | $104,900 |
| Iowa | $104,300 |
| Michigan | $104,000 |
| Georgia | $103,400 |
| Maine | $102,900 |
| South Carolina | $102,400 |
| Idaho | $101,100 |
| Kansas | $100,500 |
| Missouri | $100,400 |
| Kentucky | $99,920 |
| Ohio | $99,590 |
| Indiana | $98,770 |
| Tennessee | $97,590 |
| Alabama | $97,480 |
| Arizona | $97,480 |
| Florida | $96,490 |
| Montana | $95,700 |
| Texas | $93,910 |
| South Dakota | $88,390 |
| Oklahoma | $86,630 |
| Arkansas | $86,330 |
| Louisiana | $83,360 |
| North Carolina | $83,180 |
| Mississippi | $82,800 |
| West Virginia | $80,650 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $174,300 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $171,900 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $171,000 |
| Bellingham, WA | $169,500 |
| Bremerton, WA | $168,500 |
| Olympia, WA | $166,900 |
| San Jose, CA | $165,500 |
| New York, NY | $163,200 |
| San Diego, CA | $163,200 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $163,200 |
| Vallejo, CA | $163,200 |
| Visalia, CA | $163,100 |
| Longview, WA | $162,200 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $161,600 |
| Salinas, CA | $161,600 |
In other countries
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $50.90 ($105,900 a year).
How much does an education administrator make a month?
About $8,823 a month before tax, based on a median of $105,900 a year.
How much does an education administrator make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,280 or less a year ($36.67 an hour); the top 10% make $167,800 or more.
Which state pays education administrators the most?
Washington, with a median of $166,600 a year, followed by California ($160,000) and Connecticut ($156,200).
Which city pays education administrators the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $174,300 a year.
How many education administrators are there in the United States?
About 328,330 people work as education administrators.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.