How much does an education administrator make in California?
$125,500a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in California. That is $60.32 an hour or $10,460 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.32
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,700Median: $125,500Highest 10%: $216,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,700 | $36.88 | |
| 25th | $94,440 | $45.40 | |
| Median | $125,500 | $60.32 | |
| 75th | $169,600 | $81.51 | |
| 90th | $216,500 | $104.08 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Cruz, CA | $172,400 |
| Merced, CA | $165,600 |
| Visalia, CA | $156,000 |
| San Jose, CA | $154,100 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $154,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $136,000 |
| Vallejo, CA | $132,500 |
| Sacramento, CA | $128,300 |
| Riverside, CA | $126,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $125,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $125,200 |
| Modesto, CA | $123,800 |
| Oxnard, CA | $123,300 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $119,200 |
| Chico, CA | $118,700 |
| Fresno, CA | $118,100 |
| Redding, CA | $102,400 |
| Stockton, CA | $99,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education administrators.
| 5. Wyoming | $128,000 |
| 6. Washington | $127,600 |
| 7. South Dakota | $126,200 |
| 8. California | $125,500 |
| 9. Wisconsin | $125,000 |
| 10. Connecticut | $123,200 |
| 11. Virginia | $120,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $60.32 ($125,500 a year).
Do education administrators make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $125,500 against $104,600 nationally, 20% more.
Where does California rank for education administrator pay?
California ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays education administrators the most?
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA, with a median of $172,400 a year.
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.