How much does an education administrator make in Sacramento?
$157,800a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $75.84 an hour or $13,150 a month.
- Hourly
- $75.84
- Vs. national median
- +49%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 1,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $102,300Median: $157,800Highest 10%: $192,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $102,300 | $49.20 | |
| 25th | $132,500 | $63.69 | |
| Median | $157,800 | $75.84 | |
| 75th | $166,000 | $79.82 | |
| 90th | $192,200 | $92.41 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $194,000 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $170,000 |
| Chief Executive | $169,800 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $165,300 |
| Marketing Manager | $164,300 |
| Manager | $163,100 |
| Financial Manager | $163,100 |
| Public Relations Manager | $161,300 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $159,500 |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $159,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $75.84 ($157,800 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $157,800 against $105,900 nationally, 49% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $160,000, so Sacramento pays 1% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for education administrator pay?
25 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does an education administrator make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $102,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $192,200 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.