How much does an education administrator make in Portland?
$143,200a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $68.83 an hour or $11,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $68.83
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 2,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,850Median: $143,200Highest 10%: $180,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,850 | $35.99 | |
| 25th | $106,500 | $51.20 | |
| Median | $143,200 | $68.83 | |
| 75th | $164,500 | $79.07 | |
| 90th | $180,500 | $86.80 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for education administrators.
| Eugene, OR | $132,500 |
| Salem, OR | $130,500 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $128,400 |
| Corvallis, OR | $127,500 |
| Bend, OR | $127,200 |
| Albany, OR | $125,900 |
| Medford, OR | $123,100 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $375,800 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $183,700 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $178,300 |
| Marketing Manager | $172,600 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $168,500 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $165,200 |
| Financial Manager | $164,700 |
| Sales Manager | $162,600 |
| Advertising and Promotions Manager | $154,500 |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $151,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $68.83 ($143,200 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $143,200 against $105,900 nationally, 35% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $130,100, so Portland pays 10% more.
Where does Portland rank for education administrator pay?
37 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does an education administrator make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $74,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $180,500 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.