How much does an education administrator make in Los Angeles?
$161,600a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $77.69 an hour or $13,470 a month.
- Hourly
- $77.69
- Vs. national median
- +53%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 10,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $104,300Median: $161,600Highest 10%: $202,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $104,300 | $50.13 | |
| 25th | $129,800 | $62.41 | |
| Median | $161,600 | $77.69 | |
| 75th | $170,300 | $81.88 | |
| 90th | $202,700 | $97.43 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for education administrators.
| San Jose, CA | $165,500 |
| San Diego, CA | $163,200 |
| Vallejo, CA | $163,200 |
| Visalia, CA | $163,100 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $234,300 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $204,400 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $193,300 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $190,900 |
| Financial Manager | $175,300 |
| Marketing Manager | $171,900 |
| Human Resources Manager | $168,400 |
| Manager | $168,200 |
| Advertising and Promotions Manager | $167,900 |
| Public Relations Manager | $163,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $77.69 ($161,600 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $161,600 against $105,900 nationally, 53% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $160,000, so Los Angeles pays 1% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for education administrator pay?
14 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does an education administrator make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $104,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $202,700 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.