How much does an education administrator make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $45.77 an hour or $7,933 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.77
- Average (mean)
- $101,900
- Jobs
- 55,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,910 | $24.96 | |
| 25th | $68,980 | $33.16 | |
| Median | $95,200 | $45.77 | |
| 75th | $126,600 | $60.86 | |
| 90th | $161,000 | $77.41 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| District of Columbia | $140,700 |
| Maryland | $125,500 |
| Tennessee | $118,300 |
| Kansas | $117,800 |
| Arizona | $117,200 |
| New Mexico | $113,100 |
| Oklahoma | $112,200 |
| South Dakota | $109,000 |
| Virginia | $108,800 |
| Colorado | $107,100 |
| Kentucky | $102,600 |
| Delaware | $102,400 |
| Alaska | $102,000 |
| North Dakota | $101,900 |
| California | $99,650 |
| North Carolina | $98,880 |
| West Virginia | $98,450 |
| South Carolina | $97,240 |
| Georgia | $96,510 |
| Oregon | $96,330 |
| New York | $96,250 |
| Wyoming | $95,420 |
| Pennsylvania | $95,190 |
| Alabama | $94,610 |
| Rhode Island | $93,980 |
| Washington | $93,590 |
| Iowa | $92,970 |
| Wisconsin | $88,470 |
| Minnesota | $88,330 |
| Massachusetts | $86,540 |
| Vermont | $85,100 |
| Maine | $84,440 |
| Florida | $84,220 |
| Mississippi | $83,890 |
| Louisiana | $83,050 |
| Missouri | $82,030 |
| Michigan | $80,190 |
| New Jersey | $79,980 |
| Texas | $79,060 |
| Utah | $78,840 |
| Nebraska | $78,210 |
| Indiana | $77,680 |
| Ohio | $77,640 |
| Illinois | $77,180 |
| Arkansas | $76,990 |
| New Hampshire | $75,700 |
| Hawaii | $75,130 |
| Idaho | $71,690 |
| Montana | $68,580 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Visalia, CA | $157,500 |
| Modesto, CA | $150,500 |
| Washington, DC | $132,400 |
| Baltimore, MD | $128,400 |
| Merced, CA | $128,200 |
| Knoxville, TN | $127,700 |
| Gainesville, GA | $126,500 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $124,900 |
| Aguadilla, PR | $124,600 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $124,500 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $123,100 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $121,200 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $120,700 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $120,300 |
| Chico, CA | $118,900 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $45.77 ($95,200 a year).
How much does an education administrator make a month?
About $7,933 a month before tax, based on a median of $95,200 a year.
How much does an education administrator make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,910 or less a year ($24.96 an hour); the top 10% make $161,000 or more.
Which state pays education administrators the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $140,700 a year, followed by Maryland ($125,500) and Tennessee ($118,300).
Which city pays education administrators the most?
Visalia, CA, with a median of $157,500 a year.
How many education administrators are there in the United States?
About 55,130 people work as education administrators.
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.