How much does an education administrator make in Sacramento?
$96,690a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $46.49 an hour or $8,058 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.49
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 73 of 179
- Jobs in the area
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,680Median: $96,690Highest 10%: $190,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,680 | $28.69 | |
| 25th | $70,000 | $33.65 | |
| Median | $96,690 | $46.49 | |
| 75th | $136,700 | $65.70 | |
| 90th | $190,800 | $91.74 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for education administrators.
| Visalia, CA | $157,500 |
| Modesto, CA | $150,500 |
| Chico, CA | $118,900 |
| Stockton, CA | $118,400 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $109,900 |
| San Diego, CA | $107,900 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $105,400 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $105,100 |
| Salinas, CA | $105,100 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $104,100 |
| San Francisco, CA | $104,000 |
| San Jose, CA | $99,990 |
| Fresno, CA | $99,400 |
| Vallejo, CA | $99,300 |
| Oxnard, CA | $96,450 |
| Riverside, CA | $86,800 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $83,990 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $69,470 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $194,000 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $170,000 |
| Chief Executive | $169,800 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $165,300 |
| Marketing Manager | $164,300 |
| Manager | $163,100 |
| Financial Manager | $163,100 |
| Public Relations Manager | $161,300 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $159,500 |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $159,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $46.49 ($96,690 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $96,690 against $95,200 nationally, 2% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $99,650, so Sacramento pays 3% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for education administrator pay?
73 of 179 metro areas with data.
How much does an education administrator make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $190,800 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.