How much does an education administrator make in Houston?
$99,640a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $47.90 an hour or $8,303 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.90
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 240 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 8,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,450Median: $99,640Highest 10%: $130,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,450 | $37.72 | |
| 25th | $83,110 | $39.96 | |
| Median | $99,640 | $47.90 | |
| 75th | $106,500 | $51.18 | |
| 90th | $130,700 | $62.83 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for education administrators.
| Dallas, TX | $101,500 |
| Sherman, TX | $96,960 |
| Odessa, TX | $95,190 |
| Amarillo, TX | $95,070 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $91,520 |
| McAllen, TX | $88,910 |
| Laredo, TX | $88,620 |
| Austin, TX | $86,580 |
| Midland, TX | $86,210 |
| El Paso, TX | $85,960 |
| San Antonio, TX | $85,070 |
| Lubbock, TX | $84,310 |
| Longview, TX | $84,060 |
| Waco, TX | $82,950 |
| Abilene, TX | $82,910 |
| Beaumont, TX | $82,830 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $82,520 |
| Killeen, TX | $82,470 |
| Texarkana, TX | $82,050 |
| Victoria, TX | $81,360 |
| Tyler, TX | $81,240 |
| College Station, TX | $80,040 |
| San Angelo, TX | $79,520 |
| Brownsville, TX | $79,300 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $275,300 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $172,200 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $172,000 |
| Financial Manager | $166,900 |
| Marketing Manager | $153,000 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $148,900 |
| Manager | $144,800 |
| Human Resources Manager | $142,100 |
| Purchasing Manager | $139,100 |
| Sales Manager | $135,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $47.90 ($99,640 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $99,640 against $105,900 nationally, 6% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $93,910, so Houston pays 6% more.
Where does Houston rank for education administrator pay?
240 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does an education administrator make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,700 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.