How much does an education administrator make in Denver?
$120,600a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $57.96 an hour or $10,050 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.96
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 54 of 240
- Jobs in the area
- 730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,270Median: $120,600Highest 10%: $316,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,270 | $39.07 | |
| 25th | $86,740 | $41.70 | |
| Median | $120,600 | $57.96 | |
| 75th | $179,200 | $86.17 | |
| 90th | $316,700 | $152.25 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for education administrators.
| Boulder, CO | $131,400 |
| Greeley, CO | $128,800 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $107,300 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $103,300 |
| Pueblo, CO | $103,200 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $203,300 |
| Financial Manager | $193,400 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $191,400 |
| Marketing Manager | $182,500 |
| Sales Manager | $181,600 |
| Purchasing Manager | $180,000 |
| Manager | $176,000 |
| Public Relations Manager | $174,300 |
| Human Resources Manager | $170,900 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $168,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $57.96 ($120,600 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $120,600 against $104,600 nationally, 15% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $118,400, so Denver pays 2% more.
Where does Denver rank for education administrator pay?
54 of 240 metro areas with data.
How much does an education administrator make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $316,700 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.