How much does an education administrator make in Texas?
$79,060a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in Texas. That is $38.01 an hour or $6,588 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.01
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 4,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,600Median: $79,060Highest 10%: $139,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,600 | $21.44 | |
| 25th | $53,880 | $25.90 | |
| Median | $79,060 | $38.01 | |
| 75th | $113,100 | $54.38 | |
| 90th | $139,000 | $66.83 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Waco, TX | $117,800 |
| Longview, TX | $116,900 |
| San Antonio, TX | $106,900 |
| Amarillo, TX | $103,300 |
| Abilene, TX | $79,610 |
| Dallas, TX | $79,060 |
| Killeen, TX | $76,290 |
| Austin, TX | $75,850 |
| El Paso, TX | $72,520 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $63,230 |
| Houston, TX | $62,450 |
| Beaumont, TX | $60,550 |
| McAllen, TX | $55,090 |
| College Station, TX | $49,930 |
| Lubbock, TX | $48,830 |
| Brownsville, TX | $46,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education administrators.
| 36. Missouri | $82,030 |
| 37. Michigan | $80,190 |
| 38. New Jersey | $79,980 |
| 39. Texas | $79,060 |
| 40. Utah | $78,840 |
| 41. Nebraska | $78,210 |
| 42. Indiana | $77,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $38.01 ($79,060 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $79,060 against $95,200 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Texas rank for education administrator pay?
Texas ranks 39 of 49 states.
Which city in Texas pays education administrators the most?
Waco, TX, with a median of $117,800 a year.
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.