How much does an education administrator make in Seattle?
$133,000a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $63.94 an hour or $11,080 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.94
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 240
- Jobs in the area
- 1,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $88,190Median: $133,000Highest 10%: $215,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $88,190 | $42.40 | |
| 25th | $103,800 | $49.91 | |
| Median | $133,000 | $63.94 | |
| 75th | $168,900 | $81.20 | |
| 90th | $215,800 | $103.75 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for education administrators.
| Yakima, WA | $166,300 |
| Spokane, WA | $132,500 |
| Portland, OR | $120,100 |
| Bellingham, WA | $119,200 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $105,400 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $370,000 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $216,600 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $214,700 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $204,300 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $203,200 |
| Financial Manager | $185,600 |
| Sales Manager | $184,300 |
| Marketing Manager | $175,900 |
| Education Administrator | $174,300 |
| Human Resources Manager | $171,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $63.94 ($133,000 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $133,000 against $104,600 nationally, 27% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $127,600, so Seattle pays 4% more.
Where does Seattle rank for education administrator pay?
24 of 240 metro areas with data.
How much does an education administrator make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $88,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $215,800 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.