How much does an education administrator make in Columbus?
$83,710a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $40.25 an hour or $6,976 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.25
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 121 of 179
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,150Median: $83,710Highest 10%: $128,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,150 | $21.71 | |
| 25th | $55,810 | $26.83 | |
| Median | $83,710 | $40.25 | |
| 75th | $106,400 | $51.15 | |
| 90th | $128,200 | $61.64 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for education administrators.
| Dayton, OH | $104,100 |
| Akron, OH | $75,920 |
| Toledo, OH | $75,600 |
| Cleveland, OH | $72,510 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $72,490 |
| Youngstown, OH | $66,900 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $167,600 |
| Chief Executive | $162,900 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $162,800 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $147,100 |
| Financial Manager | $145,600 |
| Purchasing Manager | $141,500 |
| Sales Manager | $138,600 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $138,100 |
| Marketing Manager | $134,400 |
| Manager | $131,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $40.25 ($83,710 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $83,710 against $95,200 nationally, 12% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $77,640, so Columbus pays 8% more.
Where does Columbus rank for education administrator pay?
121 of 179 metro areas with data.
How much does an education administrator make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $128,200 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.