How much does an education administrator make in Washington?
$127,600a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in Washington. That is $61.36 an hour or $10,640 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.36
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,770Median: $127,600Highest 10%: $220,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,770 | $41.24 | |
| 25th | $102,300 | $49.20 | |
| Median | $127,600 | $61.36 | |
| 75th | $167,900 | $80.70 | |
| 90th | $220,600 | $106.06 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Yakima, WA | $166,300 |
| Seattle, WA | $133,000 |
| Spokane, WA | $132,500 |
| Portland, OR | $120,100 |
| Bellingham, WA | $119,200 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $105,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education administrators.
| 3. Massachusetts | $129,000 |
| 4. Delaware | $128,600 |
| 5. Wyoming | $128,000 |
| 6. Washington | $127,600 |
| 7. South Dakota | $126,200 |
| 8. California | $125,500 |
| 9. Wisconsin | $125,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $61.36 ($127,600 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $127,600 against $104,600 nationally, 22% more.
Where does Washington rank for education administrator pay?
Washington ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays education administrators the most?
Yakima, WA, with a median of $166,300 a year.
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.