How much does an education administrator make in Springfield?
$108,500a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $52.14 an hour or $9,038 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.14
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 130 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,230Median: $108,500Highest 10%: $162,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,230 | $37.13 | |
| 25th | $95,900 | $46.11 | |
| Median | $108,500 | $52.14 | |
| 75th | $132,200 | $63.56 | |
| 90th | $162,400 | $78.07 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for education administrators.
| Chicago, IL | $128,800 |
| St. Louis, MO | $107,600 |
| Davenport, IA | $105,500 |
| Decatur, IL | $103,700 |
| Bloomington, IL | $102,600 |
| Champaign, IL | $101,600 |
| Peoria, IL | $100,600 |
| Rockford, IL | $99,980 |
| Kankakee, IL | $99,470 |
| Paducah, KY | $98,130 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $96,860 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $338,600 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $154,200 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $146,600 |
| Marketing Manager | $141,500 |
| Financial Manager | $133,500 |
| Manager | $131,200 |
| Human Resources Manager | $129,300 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $124,800 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $121,000 |
| Sales Manager | $120,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $52.14 ($108,500 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $108,500 against $105,900 nationally, 2% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $113,400, so Springfield pays 4% less.
Where does Springfield rank for education administrator pay?
130 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does an education administrator make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $162,400 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.