SOC 11-9032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary — Napa
Napa, CA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Napa, CA is $159,660 per year, well above the national median of $105,870.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Napa, CA is $159,660 per year, well above the national median of $105,870. The gap of 50.8% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $122,240 and $175,850. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $95,070 and the ninetieth at $198,790.
The area has 120 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.5 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, San Jose records the highest median at $165,520. Of the 267 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 16th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $95,070 | −10.2% |
| 25th | $122,240 | +15.5% |
| Median (50th) | $159,660 | +50.8% |
| 75th | $175,850 | +66.1% |
| 90th | $198,790 | +87.8% |
| Mean | $150,860 | +42.5% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $165,520 | 1,730 | |
| 2 | San Diego | $163,200 | 2,370 | |
| 3 | Vallejo | $163,150 | 290 | |
| 4 | Visalia | $163,130 | 520 | |
| 5 | Los Angeles | $161,590 | 10,310 | |
| 6 | Salinas | $161,590 | 350 | |
| 7 | Riverside | $161,380 | 3,340 | |
| 8 | San Francisco | $160,820 | 3,480 | |
| 9 | Modesto | $160,240 | 460 | |
| 10 | Hanford | $159,950 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Napa run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $159,660 buys what $144,228 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 36.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$159,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$144,228US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $159,660 a year, 50.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $95,070 to $198,790 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Jose, at $165,520.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Napa, CA?
The median annual wage is $159,660, 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 $105,870, so pay in Napa, CA is 50.8% 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 Napa, CA earns more than $198,790 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $95,070 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 San Jose, at $165,520 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Napa, CA. 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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