How much does an education administrator make in Denver?
$121,100a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $58.24 an hour or $10,090 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.24
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 95 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 2,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,860Median: $121,100Highest 10%: $159,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,860 | $40.32 | |
| 25th | $104,000 | $49.98 | |
| Median | $121,100 | $58.24 | |
| 75th | $135,400 | $65.10 | |
| 90th | $159,300 | $76.60 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for education administrators.
| Boulder, CO | $136,300 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $131,600 |
| Pueblo, CO | $125,100 |
| Greeley, CO | $124,900 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $109,400 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $106,400 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $203,300 |
| Financial Manager | $193,400 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $191,400 |
| Marketing Manager | $182,500 |
| Sales Manager | $181,600 |
| Purchasing Manager | $180,000 |
| Manager | $176,000 |
| Public Relations Manager | $174,300 |
| Human Resources Manager | $170,900 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $168,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $58.24 ($121,100 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $121,100 against $105,900 nationally, 14% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $110,500, so Denver pays 10% more.
Where does Denver rank for education administrator pay?
95 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does an education administrator make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $83,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $159,300 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.