How much does an education administrator make in Salem?
$130,500a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $62.74 an hour or $10,880 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.74
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,680Median: $130,500Highest 10%: $164,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,680 | $39.27 | |
| 25th | $107,300 | $51.58 | |
| Median | $130,500 | $62.74 | |
| 75th | $152,300 | $73.24 | |
| 90th | $164,700 | $79.20 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for education administrators.
| Portland, OR | $143,200 |
| Eugene, OR | $132,500 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $128,400 |
| Corvallis, OR | $127,500 |
| Bend, OR | $127,200 |
| Albany, OR | $125,900 |
| Medford, OR | $123,100 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $261,700 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $163,300 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $162,600 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $158,400 |
| Sales Manager | $152,100 |
| Financial Manager | $141,400 |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $137,400 |
| Human Resources Manager | $137,000 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $136,200 |
| Purchasing Manager | $136,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $62.74 ($130,500 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $130,500 against $105,900 nationally, 23% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $130,100, so Salem pays 0% more.
Where does Salem rank for education administrator pay?
59 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does an education administrator make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $164,700 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.