How much does an education administrator make in Portland?
$90,620a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $43.57 an hour or $7,552 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.57
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 90 of 179
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,580Median: $90,620Highest 10%: $142,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,580 | $29.13 | |
| 25th | $79,550 | $38.25 | |
| Median | $90,620 | $43.57 | |
| 75th | $129,900 | $62.45 | |
| 90th | $142,300 | $68.43 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for education administrators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $164,500 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $155,100 |
| Purchasing Manager | $142,200 |
| Financial Manager | $138,600 |
| Human Resources Manager | $137,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $43.57 ($90,620 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $90,620 against $95,200 nationally, 5% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $84,440, so Portland pays 7% more.
Where does Portland rank for education administrator pay?
90 of 179 metro areas with data.
How much does an education administrator make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $142,300 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.