How much does an education administrator make in Denver?
$99,540a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $47.86 an hour or $8,295 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.86
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 179
- Jobs in the area
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,430Median: $99,540Highest 10%: $174,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,430 | $27.13 | |
| 25th | $71,620 | $34.43 | |
| Median | $99,540 | $47.86 | |
| 75th | $146,000 | $70.20 | |
| 90th | $174,100 | $83.68 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for education administrators.
| Colorado Springs, CO | $123,100 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $203,300 |
| Financial Manager | $193,400 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $191,400 |
| Marketing Manager | $182,500 |
| Sales Manager | $181,600 |
| Purchasing Manager | $180,000 |
| Manager | $176,000 |
| Public Relations Manager | $174,300 |
| Human Resources Manager | $170,900 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $168,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $47.86 ($99,540 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $99,540 against $95,200 nationally, 5% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $107,100, so Denver pays 7% less.
Where does Denver rank for education administrator pay?
68 of 179 metro areas with data.
How much does an education administrator make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $174,100 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.