How much does an education administrator make in Richmond?
$107,300a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $51.59 an hour or $8,943 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.59
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 179
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,210Median: $107,300Highest 10%: $151,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,210 | $26.54 | |
| 25th | $61,140 | $29.39 | |
| Median | $107,300 | $51.59 | |
| 75th | $132,100 | $63.50 | |
| 90th | $151,800 | $72.96 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for education administrators.
| Washington, DC | $132,400 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $117,600 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $85,890 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $326,200 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $180,600 |
| Marketing Manager | $174,100 |
| Financial Manager | $173,100 |
| Sales Manager | $168,600 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $167,200 |
| Advertising and Promotions Manager | $161,000 |
| Public Relations Manager | $160,500 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $157,400 |
| Human Resources Manager | $152,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $51.59 ($107,300 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $107,300 against $95,200 nationally, 13% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $108,800, so Richmond pays 1% less.
Where does Richmond rank for education administrator pay?
39 of 179 metro areas with data.
How much does an education administrator make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $151,800 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.