How much does an education administrator make in Salem?
$116,100a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $55.81 an hour or $9,673 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.81
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 179
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,960Median: $116,100Highest 10%: $200,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,960 | $37.00 | |
| 25th | $95,150 | $45.75 | |
| Median | $116,100 | $55.81 | |
| 75th | $127,900 | $61.49 | |
| 90th | $200,000 | $96.15 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for education administrators.
| Portland, OR | $95,290 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $261,700 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $163,300 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $162,600 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $158,400 |
| Sales Manager | $152,100 |
| Financial Manager | $141,400 |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $137,400 |
| Human Resources Manager | $137,000 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $136,200 |
| Purchasing Manager | $136,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $55.81 ($116,100 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $116,100 against $95,200 nationally, 22% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $96,330, so Salem pays 21% more.
Where does Salem rank for education administrator pay?
24 of 179 metro areas with data.
How much does an education administrator make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $200,000 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.