How much does an education administrator make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for education administrators in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $64.66 an hour or $11,210 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.66
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 7,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $92,620 | $44.53 | |
| 25th | $106,900 | $51.39 | |
| Median | $134,500 | $64.66 | |
| 75th | $165,800 | $79.70 | |
| 90th | $176,900 | $85.06 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for education administrators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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| Sales Manager | $175,800 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $64.66 ($134,500 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $134,500 against $105,900 nationally, 27% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $137,500, so Washington pays 2% less.
Where does Washington rank for education administrator pay?
48 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does an education administrator make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $92,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $176,900 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.