How much does an education administrator make in Boulder?
$136,300a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in the Boulder, CO metro area. That is $65.54 an hour or $11,360 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.54
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $106,300Median: $136,300Highest 10%: $167,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $106,300 | $51.12 | |
| 25th | $130,700 | $62.83 | |
| Median | $136,300 | $65.54 | |
| 75th | $163,900 | $78.79 | |
| 90th | $167,200 | $80.39 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for education administrators.
| Fort Collins, CO | $131,600 |
| Pueblo, CO | $125,100 |
| Greeley, CO | $124,900 |
| Denver, CO | $121,100 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $109,400 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $106,400 |
Related jobs in Boulder
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $216,400 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $210,300 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $206,300 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $203,400 |
| Sales Manager | $201,000 |
| Marketing Manager | $199,600 |
| Financial Manager | $193,000 |
| Manager | $179,100 |
| Human Resources Manager | $169,000 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $162,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Boulder?
The median hourly pay in the Boulder, CO metro area is $65.54 ($136,300 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Boulder than the national average?
Yes: $136,300 against $105,900 nationally, 29% more.
How does Boulder compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $110,500, so Boulder pays 23% more.
Where does Boulder rank for education administrator pay?
45 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does an education administrator make starting out in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% make $106,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $167,200 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.