How much does an education administrator make in Madison?
$89,640a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $43.10 an hour or $7,470 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.10
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 92 of 179
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,630Median: $89,640Highest 10%: $137,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,630 | $31.07 | |
| 25th | $85,720 | $41.21 | |
| Median | $89,640 | $43.10 | |
| 75th | $122,900 | $59.10 | |
| 90th | $137,300 | $66.02 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for education administrators.
| Minneapolis, MN | $91,680 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $77,890 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $217,000 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $168,900 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $160,700 |
| Financial Manager | $149,000 |
| Sales Manager | $146,400 |
| Human Resources Manager | $140,700 |
| Marketing Manager | $138,300 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $137,000 |
| Education Administrator | $133,100 |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $131,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $43.10 ($89,640 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $89,640 against $95,200 nationally, 6% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $88,470, so Madison pays 1% more.
Where does Madison rank for education administrator pay?
92 of 179 metro areas with data.
How much does an education administrator make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $137,300 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.