SOC 11-9039 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Education Administrators, All Other — Anniston
Anniston-Oxford, AL · 10 metro areas compared
In Anniston, AL the median wage is $85,480.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Anniston, AL the median wage is $85,480. That is 10.2% lower than the national median of $95,200. Pay ranges from under $33,960 at the tenth percentile to more than $122,760 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $62,920 to $105,020.
Within the state, Montgomery records the highest median at $108,890. Of the 185 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 19th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,960 | −64.3% |
| 25th | $62,920 | −33.9% |
| Median (50th) | $85,480 | −10.2% |
| 75th | $105,020 | +10.3% |
| 90th | $122,760 | +28.9% |
| Mean | $85,090 | −10.6% |
Other metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montgomery | $108,890 | — | |
| 2 | Huntsville | $100,600 | — | |
| 3 | Decatur | $99,900 | — | |
| 4 | Tuscaloosa | $96,040 | 130 | |
| 5 | Daphne | $95,380 | — | |
| 6 | Auburn | $93,520 | 100 | |
| 7 | Florence | $92,830 | — | |
| 8 | Dothan | $83,590 | — | |
| 9 | Gadsden | $81,480 | — | |
| 10 | Mobile | $79,850 | 210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Anniston run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $85,480 goes as far as $96,261 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$85,480as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$96,261US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $85,480 a year, 10.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,960 to $122,760 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Montgomery, at $108,890.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Education Administrators, All Other in Anniston, AL?
The median annual wage is $85,480, or $41.10 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $95,200, so pay in Anniston, AL is 10.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Anniston, AL earns more than $122,760 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,960 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Montgomery, at $108,890 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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