How much does an education administrator make in Atlanta?
$128,600a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $61.84 an hour or $10,720 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.84
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 240
- Jobs in the area
- 1,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,030Median: $128,600Highest 10%: $234,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,030 | $38.00 | |
| 25th | $94,210 | $45.29 | |
| Median | $128,600 | $61.84 | |
| 75th | $170,800 | $82.13 | |
| 90th | $234,200 | $112.59 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for education administrators.
| Augusta, GA | $177,200 |
| Valdosta, GA | $106,900 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $102,200 |
| Columbus, GA | $101,000 |
| Athens, GA | $85,460 |
| Albany, GA | $80,100 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $275,800 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $178,000 |
| Financial Manager | $171,200 |
| Sales Manager | $166,900 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $166,100 |
| Purchasing Manager | $165,900 |
| Marketing Manager | $163,500 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $162,400 |
| Human Resources Manager | $161,300 |
| Advertising and Promotions Manager | $146,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $61.84 ($128,600 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $128,600 against $104,600 nationally, 23% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $110,200, so Atlanta pays 17% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for education administrator pay?
38 of 240 metro areas with data.
How much does an education administrator make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $234,200 or more.
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.