How much does an education administrator make in Portland?
$120,100a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $57.75 an hour or $10,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.75
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 55 of 240
- Jobs in the area
- 1,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,050Median: $120,100Highest 10%: $293,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,050 | $36.08 | |
| 25th | $92,350 | $44.40 | |
| Median | $120,100 | $57.75 | |
| 75th | $171,500 | $82.44 | |
| 90th | $293,000 | $140.86 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for education administrators.
| Salem, OR | $129,500 |
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| Marketing Manager | $172,600 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $168,500 |
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| Financial Manager | $164,700 |
| Sales Manager | $162,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $57.75 ($120,100 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $120,100 against $104,600 nationally, 15% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $120,100, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for education administrator pay?
55 of 240 metro areas with data.
How much does an education administrator make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $293,000 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.