SOC 11-9039 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Education Administrators, All Other — New York
New York · 6 metro areas compared
At $96,250, median pay for Education Administrators, All Other in New York tracks the national median of $95,200 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $96,250, median pay for Education Administrators, All Other in New York tracks the national median of $95,200 closely. Pay ranges from under $58,340 at the tenth percentile to more than $172,600 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $74,570 to $130,510.
Employment stands at 3,060, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. New York ranks number 21st out of 49 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Kiryas Joel records the highest median at $120,740. Of the 776 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 207th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,340 | −38.7% |
| 25th | $74,570 | −21.7% |
| Median (50th) | $96,250 | +1.1% |
| 75th | $130,510 | +37.1% |
| 90th | $172,600 | +81.3% |
| Mean | $107,540 | +13.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in New York
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New York run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $96,250 buys what $89,203 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$96,250as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$89,203US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $96,250 a year, 1.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,340 to $172,600 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,060 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 21st of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kiryas Joel, at $120,740.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Education Administrators, All Other in New York?
The median annual wage is $96,250, or $46.27 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 New York is 1.1% 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 New York earns more than $172,600 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,340 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 Kiryas Joel, at $120,740 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,060 jobs in this occupation in New York. 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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