SOC 11-9039 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Education Administrators, All Other — Jacksonville
Jacksonville, NC · 6 metro areas compared
In Jacksonville, NC the median wage for Education Administrators, All Other is $105,270 a year, which is 10.6% higher than the national figure of $95,200.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Jacksonville, NC the median wage for Education Administrators, All Other is $105,270 a year, which is 10.6% higher than the national figure of $95,200. Half of workers earn between $89,380 and $119,370. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $76,810 and the ninetieth at $131,040.
The area has 260 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 14.11 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Fayetteville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $111,320. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 16th of 227 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,810 | −19.3% |
| 25th | $89,380 | −6.1% |
| Median (50th) | $105,270 | +10.6% |
| 75th | $119,370 | +25.4% |
| 90th | $131,040 | +37.6% |
| Mean | $103,500 | +8.7% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville | $111,320 | 420 | |
| 2 | Greensboro | $104,700 | 50 | |
| 3 | Asheville | $86,460 | 50 | |
| 4 | Charlotte | $84,790 | 260 | |
| 5 | Durham | $84,050 | 130 | |
| 6 | Raleigh | $83,200 | 190 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Jacksonville run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $105,270 goes as far as $111,633 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$105,270as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$111,633US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $105,270 a year, 10.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $76,810 to $131,040 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 260 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fayetteville, at $111,320.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Education Administrators, All Other in Jacksonville, NC?
The median annual wage is $105,270, or $50.61 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 Jacksonville, NC is 10.6% 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 Jacksonville, NC earns more than $131,040 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $76,810 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 Fayetteville, at $111,320 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 260 jobs in this occupation in Jacksonville, NC. 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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