How much does an education administrator make in Seattle?
$93,590a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $45.00 an hour or $7,799 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.00
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 82 of 179
- Jobs in the area
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,120Median: $93,590Highest 10%: $200,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,120 | $27.46 | |
| 25th | $66,790 | $32.11 | |
| Median | $93,590 | $45.00 | |
| 75th | $150,000 | $72.11 | |
| 90th | $200,500 | $96.38 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for education administrators.
| Portland, OR | $95,290 |
| Olympia, WA | $76,700 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $370,000 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $216,600 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $214,700 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $204,300 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $203,200 |
| Financial Manager | $185,600 |
| Sales Manager | $184,300 |
| Marketing Manager | $175,900 |
| Education Administrator | $174,300 |
| Human Resources Manager | $171,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $45.00 ($93,590 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Seattle than the national average?
No: $93,590 against $95,200 nationally, 2% less.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $93,590, so Seattle pays 0% more.
Where does Seattle rank for education administrator pay?
82 of 179 metro areas with data.
How much does an education administrator make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $200,500 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.