SOC 11-9039 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Education Administrators, All Other — North Georgia
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Education Administrators, All Other in North Georgia, GA is $112,110 per year, 17.8% above the national median of $95,200.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Education Administrators, All Other in North Georgia, GA is $112,110 per year, 17.8% above the national median of $95,200. Half of workers earn between $81,530 and $124,350. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $52,700 and the ninetieth at $128,350.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Gainesville records the highest median at $126,490. Of the 388 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 18th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,700 | −44.6% |
| 25th | $81,530 | −14.4% |
| Median (50th) | $112,110 | +17.8% |
| 75th | $124,350 | +30.6% |
| 90th | $128,350 | +34.8% |
| Mean | $103,290 | +8.5% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gainesville | $126,490 | 30 | |
| 2 | Augusta | $115,920 | 100 | |
| 3 | Brunswick | $108,890 | 110 | |
| 4 | Hinesville | $106,620 | 120 | |
| 5 | Albany | $103,000 | 30 | |
| 6 | Columbus | $101,230 | 290 | |
| 7 | Atlanta | $90,000 | 1,670 | |
| 8 | Macon | $88,830 | 50 | |
| 9 | Savannah | $83,370 | 70 | |
| 10 | Athens | $79,720 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $112,110 goes as far as $116,417 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$112,110as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$116,417US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $112,110 a year, 17.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $52,700 to $128,350 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Gainesville, at $126,490.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Education Administrators, All Other in North Georgia, GA?
The median annual wage is $112,110, or $53.90 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 North Georgia, GA is 17.8% 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 North Georgia, GA earns more than $128,350 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $52,700 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 Gainesville, at $126,490 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in North Georgia, GA. 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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