How much does an education administrator make in California?
$99,650a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in California. That is $47.91 an hour or $8,304 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.91
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 11,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,970Median: $99,650Highest 10%: $180,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,970 | $29.79 | |
| 25th | $73,610 | $35.39 | |
| Median | $99,650 | $47.91 | |
| 75th | $136,700 | $65.70 | |
| 90th | $180,000 | $86.52 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Visalia, CA | $157,500 |
| Modesto, CA | $150,500 |
| Merced, CA | $128,200 |
| Chico, CA | $118,900 |
| Stockton, CA | $118,400 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $109,900 |
| San Diego, CA | $107,900 |
| Redding, CA | $107,900 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $105,400 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $105,100 |
| Salinas, CA | $105,100 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $104,100 |
| San Francisco, CA | $104,000 |
| San Jose, CA | $99,990 |
| Fresno, CA | $99,400 |
| Vallejo, CA | $99,300 |
| Sacramento, CA | $96,690 |
| Oxnard, CA | $96,450 |
| Riverside, CA | $86,800 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $83,990 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $69,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education administrators.
| 12. Delaware | $102,400 |
| 13. Alaska | $102,000 |
| 14. North Dakota | $101,900 |
| 15. California | $99,650 |
| 16. North Carolina | $98,880 |
| 17. West Virginia | $98,450 |
| 18. South Carolina | $97,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $47.91 ($99,650 a year).
Do education administrators make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $99,650 against $95,200 nationally, 5% more.
Where does California rank for education administrator pay?
California ranks 15 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays education administrators the most?
Visalia, CA, with a median of $157,500 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.