How much does an education administrator make in Salem?
$129,500a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $62.26 an hour or $10,790 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.26
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 240
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,500Median: $129,500Highest 10%: $183,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,500 | $36.78 | |
| 25th | $99,770 | $47.97 | |
| Median | $129,500 | $62.26 | |
| 75th | $143,700 | $69.08 | |
| 90th | $183,300 | $88.11 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for education administrators.
| Portland, OR | $120,100 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $261,700 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $163,300 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $162,600 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $158,400 |
| Sales Manager | $152,100 |
| Financial Manager | $141,400 |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $137,400 |
| Human Resources Manager | $137,000 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $136,200 |
| Purchasing Manager | $136,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $62.26 ($129,500 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $129,500 against $104,600 nationally, 24% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $120,100, so Salem pays 8% more.
Where does Salem rank for education administrator pay?
35 of 240 metro areas with data.
How much does an education administrator make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $183,300 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.