SOC 11-9039 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Education Administrators, All Other — Denver
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · 2 metro areas compared
At $99,540, median pay for Education Administrators, All Other in Denver, CO tracks the national median of $95,200 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $99,540, median pay for Education Administrators, All Other in Denver, CO tracks the national median of $95,200 closely. Pay ranges from under $56,430 at the tenth percentile to more than $174,050 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $71,620 to $146,020.
Employment stands at 400, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Colorado Springs records the highest median at $123,120. Of the 648 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 140th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,430 | −40.7% |
| 25th | $71,620 | −24.8% |
| Median (50th) | $99,540 | +4.6% |
| 75th | $146,020 | +53.4% |
| 90th | $174,050 | +82.8% |
| Mean | $112,780 | +18.5% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado Springs | $123,120 | 430 | |
| 2 | Boulder | $75,040 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Denver run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $99,540 buys what $96,547 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 1.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$99,540as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$96,547US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $99,540 a year, 4.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $56,430 to $174,050 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 400 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Colorado Springs, at $123,120.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Education Administrators, All Other in Denver, CO?
The median annual wage is $99,540, or $47.86 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 Denver, CO is 4.6% higher. 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 Denver, CO earns more than $174,050 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $56,430 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 Colorado Springs, at $123,120 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 400 jobs in this occupation in Denver, CO. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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