How much does an education administrator make in Houston?
$105,700a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $50.82 an hour or $8,808 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.82
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 97 of 240
- Jobs in the area
- 2,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,180Median: $105,700Highest 10%: $219,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,180 | $37.11 | |
| 25th | $83,570 | $40.18 | |
| Median | $105,700 | $50.82 | |
| 75th | $166,000 | $79.78 | |
| 90th | $219,900 | $105.74 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for education administrators.
| Austin, TX | $125,200 |
| College Station, TX | $106,400 |
| San Antonio, TX | $105,900 |
| Dallas, TX | $103,000 |
| Brownsville, TX | $101,900 |
| Tyler, TX | $101,400 |
| McAllen, TX | $99,550 |
| Killeen, TX | $99,300 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $96,270 |
| Texarkana, TX | $95,790 |
| Beaumont, TX | $92,400 |
| Abilene, TX | $91,860 |
| Lubbock, TX | $85,370 |
| Laredo, TX | $83,610 |
| El Paso, TX | $79,910 |
| Amarillo, TX | $79,550 |
| Longview, TX | $76,010 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $275,300 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $172,200 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $172,000 |
| Financial Manager | $166,900 |
| Marketing Manager | $153,000 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $148,900 |
| Manager | $144,800 |
| Human Resources Manager | $142,100 |
| Purchasing Manager | $139,100 |
| Sales Manager | $135,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $50.82 ($105,700 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $105,700 against $104,600 nationally, 1% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $104,400, so Houston pays 1% more.
Where does Houston rank for education administrator pay?
97 of 240 metro areas with data.
How much does an education administrator make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $219,900 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.