How much does an education administrator make in Wisconsin?
$117,000a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in Wisconsin. That is $56.25 an hour or $9,751 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.25
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,010Median: $117,000Highest 10%: $140,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,010 | $39.43 | |
| 25th | $101,500 | $48.79 | |
| Median | $117,000 | $56.25 | |
| 75th | $129,000 | $62.01 | |
| 90th | $140,500 | $67.56 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $130,700 |
| Madison, WI | $126,300 |
| Green Bay, WI | $123,400 |
| Duluth, MN | $123,100 |
| Janesville, WI | $123,000 |
| Kenosha, WI | $122,500 |
| La Crosse, WI | $121,800 |
| Racine, WI | $120,800 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $120,600 |
| Appleton, WI | $118,400 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $116,400 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $116,000 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $109,900 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $109,400 |
| Wausau, WI | $105,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education administrators.
| 14. Alaska | $125,500 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $120,000 |
| 16. Pennsylvania | $118,700 |
| 17. Wisconsin | $117,000 |
| 18. Illinois | $113,400 |
| 19. Nebraska | $110,600 |
| 20. Colorado | $110,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $56.25 ($117,000 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $117,000 against $105,900 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for education administrator pay?
Wisconsin ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays education administrators the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $130,700 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.