How much does an education administrator make in Washington?
$166,600a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in Washington. That is $80.09 an hour or $13,880 a month.
- Hourly
- $80.09
- Vs. national median
- +57%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $111,800Median: $166,600Highest 10%: $205,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $111,800 | $53.76 | |
| 25th | $139,400 | $67.01 | |
| Median | $166,600 | $80.09 | |
| 75th | $180,500 | $86.80 | |
| 90th | $205,500 | $98.80 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $174,300 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $171,000 |
| Bellingham, WA | $169,500 |
| Bremerton, WA | $168,500 |
| Olympia, WA | $166,900 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $163,200 |
| Longview, WA | $162,200 |
| Kennewick, WA | $161,500 |
| Yakima, WA | $151,300 |
| Spokane, WA | $144,200 |
| Portland, OR | $143,200 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $137,700 |
| Lewiston, ID | $117,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education administrators.
| 1. Washington | $166,600 |
| 2. California | $160,000 |
| 3. Connecticut | $156,200 |
| 4. New York | $138,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $80.09 ($166,600 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $166,600 against $105,900 nationally, 57% more.
Where does Washington rank for education administrator pay?
Washington ranks 1 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays education administrators the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $174,300 a year.
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.