How much does an education administrator make in Jackson?
$83,890a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $40.33 an hour or $6,991 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.33
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 119 of 179
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,780Median: $83,890Highest 10%: $121,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,780 | $29.70 | |
| 25th | $66,460 | $31.95 | |
| Median | $83,890 | $40.33 | |
| 75th | $105,500 | $50.70 | |
| 90th | $121,000 | $58.19 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for education administrators.
| Memphis, TN | $94,560 |
Related jobs in Jackson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $149,500 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $137,000 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $128,800 |
| Sales Manager | $123,700 |
| Financial Manager | $119,600 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $116,100 |
| General and Operations Manager | $114,200 |
| Manager | $114,200 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $110,300 |
| Education Administrator | $105,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $40.33 ($83,890 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $83,890 against $95,200 nationally, 12% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $83,890, so Jackson pays 0% more.
Where does Jackson rank for education administrator pay?
119 of 179 metro areas with data.
How much does an education administrator make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,000 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.