Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for education administrators, postsecondarys across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $126,540 ≈ $61/hr
National median salary $104,590
Total employment 180,470 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +1.7%
Slower than average
Annual openings 15,100 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 226,600 → 230,500 (+4,000)
Typical entry education Master's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New York$162,540
- Delaware$154,330
- New Jersey$148,340
- Kentucky$145,310
- Massachusetts$144,110
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Hawaii$85,940
- Florida$99,460
- Arkansas$102,280
- Maine$107,690
- West Virginia$107,900
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $162,540 | $139,640 | $78 | +28.4% | 7,280 |
| 2 | Delaware | $154,330 | $128,570 | $74 | +22% | 360 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $148,340 | $131,570 | $71 | +17.2% | 4,100 |
| 4 | Kentucky | $145,310 | $114,310 | $70 | +14.8% | 890 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $144,110 | $128,970 | $69 | +13.9% | 9,120 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $143,640 | $107,390 | $69 | +13.5% | 1,880 |
| 7 | Washington | $142,760 | $127,630 | $69 | +12.8% | 2,140 |
| 8 | Colorado | $142,720 | $118,440 | $69 | +12.8% | 1,770 |
| 9 | Maryland | $142,450 | $118,550 | $68 | +12.6% | — |
| 10 | Virginia | $142,210 | $120,840 | $68 | +12.4% | — |
| 11 | California | $140,980 | $125,460 | $68 | +11.4% | 14,870 |
| 12 | Oregon | $140,720 | $120,110 | $68 | +11.2% | 2,790 |
| 13 | Georgia | $139,230 | $110,200 | $67 | +10% | 2,890 |
| 14 | South Dakota | $138,640 | $126,160 | $67 | +9.6% | 240 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $137,810 | $123,190 | $66 | +8.9% | 2,100 |
| 16 | Tennessee | $135,540 | $100,850 | $65 | +7.1% | 2,680 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $135,200 | $124,960 | $65 | +6.8% | 1,190 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $133,990 | $106,520 | $64 | +5.9% | 1,140 |
| 19 | Michigan | $133,890 | $108,500 | $64 | +5.8% | 5,110 |
| 20 | Vermont | $132,360 | $104,450 | $64 | +4.6% | 550 |
| 21 | Wyoming | $132,330 | $127,960 | $64 | +4.6% | 120 |
| 22 | Kansas | $131,360 | $110,020 | $63 | +3.8% | 1,760 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $130,720 | $104,190 | $63 | +3.3% | 920 |
| 24 | Oklahoma | $127,730 | $105,830 | $61 | +0.9% | 1,700 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $127,230 | $101,600 | $61 | +0.5% | 600 |
| 26 | Missouri | $126,700 | $104,560 | $61 | +0.1% | 2,830 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $126,610 | $103,740 | $61 | +0.1% | 8,000 |
| 28 | Texas | $124,970 | $104,390 | $60 | -1.2% | 16,660 |
| 29 | Arizona | $124,870 | $103,280 | $60 | -1.3% | 5,140 |
| 30 | Minnesota | $120,750 | $104,740 | $58 | -4.6% | 2,110 |
| 31 | Montana | $119,670 | $102,980 | $58 | -5.4% | 300 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $119,240 | $109,480 | $57 | -5.8% | 1,160 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $119,160 | $101,060 | $57 | -5.8% | 7,390 |
| 34 | Indiana | $118,630 | $98,000 | $57 | -6.3% | 3,370 |
| 35 | Utah | $118,270 | $100,420 | $57 | -6.5% | 2,320 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $118,100 | $98,840 | $57 | -6.7% | 3,670 |
| 37 | Alabama | $116,790 | $100,030 | $56 | -7.7% | 3,760 |
| 38 | Mississippi | $116,680 | $86,590 | $56 | -7.8% | 2,230 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $112,380 | $96,030 | $54 | -11.2% | 1,560 |
| 40 | Alaska | $111,630 | $103,080 | $54 | -11.8% | 80 |
| 41 | Nevada | $111,420 | $88,810 | $54 | -11.9% | 1,320 |
| 42 | Idaho | $110,770 | $101,200 | $53 | -12.5% | 870 |
| 43 | Ohio | $108,990 | $87,370 | $52 | -13.9% | 6,880 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $108,380 | $95,570 | $52 | -14.4% | 2,990 |
| 45 | Illinois | $108,130 | $99,770 | $52 | -14.5% | 9,530 |
| 46 | Iowa | $108,070 | $89,320 | $52 | -14.6% | 2,510 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $107,900 | $84,660 | $52 | -14.7% | 1,520 |
| 48 | Maine | $107,690 | $88,180 | $52 | -14.9% | 860 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $102,280 | $78,240 | $49 | -19.2% | 1,970 |
| 50 | Florida | $99,460 | $83,840 | $48 | -21.4% | — |
| 51 | Hawaii | $85,940 | $81,020 | $41 | -32.1% | 570 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 336 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $177,150 | $257,050 | 190 |
| 2 | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $172,410 | $183,730 | 50 |
| 3 | Binghamton, NY | $166,660 | $192,830 | 60 |
| 4 | Yakima, WA | $166,310 | $158,380 | 80 |
| 5 | Merced, CA | $165,620 | $197,170 | 50 |
| 6 | Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $158,720 | $187,140 | 480 |
| 7 | Visalia, CA | $156,010 | $140,270 | 50 |
| 8 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $154,140 | $161,780 | 1,450 |
| 9 | Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $153,950 | $160,510 | 150 |
| 10 | Ann Arbor, MI | $144,340 | $179,990 | 790 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing education administrators, postsecondarys (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambulatory Health Care Services | $188,800 | $188,400 | 50 |
| 2 | Hospitals, Local Government Owned | $170,240 | $201,870 | 40 |
| 3 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Local Government Owned | $170,240 | $201,870 | 40 |
| 4 | Hospitals, State Government Owned | $169,950 | $173,760 | 860 |
| 5 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | $169,950 | $179,610 | 450 |
| 6 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals, State Government Owned | $169,950 | $179,670 | 400 |
| 7 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals, Privately Owned | $166,910 | $179,160 | 50 |
| 8 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $160,070 | $176,850 | 50 |
| 9 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $160,070 | $176,850 | 50 |
| 10 | Elementary and Secondary Schools, Local Government Owned | $155,110 | $149,380 | 560 |
| 11 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $152,800 | $172,110 | 50 |
| 12 | Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $152,800 | $172,110 | 50 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do education administrators, postsecondary make in the U.S.?
The median education administrators, postsecondary salary in the United States is $104,590 per year (mean $126,540), and about 80% earn between $64,560 and $215,620.
How much do education administrators, postsecondary make per hour?
Roughly $61 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $126,540 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays education administrators, postsecondary the most?
New York has the highest average pay for education administrators, postsecondary at $162,540 per year (median $139,640).
What is the job outlook for education administrators, postsecondary?
Employment is projected to change +1.7% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 15,100 openings per year.
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