How much does an education administrator make in California?
$160,000a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in California. That is $76.90 an hour or $13,330 a month.
- Hourly
- $76.90
- Vs. national median
- +51%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 31,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $103,300Median: $160,000Highest 10%: $202,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $103,300 | $49.64 | |
| 25th | $130,100 | $62.55 | |
| Median | $160,000 | $76.90 | |
| 75th | $169,400 | $81.42 | |
| 90th | $202,400 | $97.30 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $165,500 |
| San Diego, CA | $163,200 |
| Vallejo, CA | $163,200 |
| Visalia, CA | $163,100 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $161,600 |
| Salinas, CA | $161,600 |
| Riverside, CA | $161,400 |
| San Francisco, CA | $160,800 |
| Modesto, CA | $160,200 |
| Hanford, CA | $160,000 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $160,000 |
| Napa, CA | $159,700 |
| Oxnard, CA | $159,100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $157,800 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $157,600 |
| Yuba City, CA | $157,500 |
| Merced, CA | $157,200 |
| El Centro, CA | $156,800 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $155,800 |
| Stockton, CA | $155,800 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $154,400 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $152,600 |
| Chico, CA | $139,600 |
| Fresno, CA | $134,700 |
| Redding, CA | $134,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education administrators.
| 1. Washington | $166,600 |
| 2. California | $160,000 |
| 3. Connecticut | $156,200 |
| 4. New York | $138,800 |
| 5. District of Columbia | $137,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $76.90 ($160,000 a year).
Do education administrators make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $160,000 against $105,900 nationally, 51% more.
Where does California rank for education administrator pay?
California ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays education administrators the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $165,500 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.