SOC 11-9032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary — North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California, CA is $132,480 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 North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California, CA is $132,480 per year, well above the national median of $105,870. The gap of 25.1% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $91,780 at the tenth percentile to more than $171,430 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $109,420 to $161,890.
Employment stands at 390, or 3.7 jobs per thousand held locally. San Jose leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $165,520. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 18th of 350 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $91,780 | −13.3% |
| 25th | $109,420 | +3.4% |
| Median (50th) | $132,480 | +25.1% |
| 75th | $161,890 | +52.9% |
| 90th | $171,430 | +61.9% |
| Mean | $136,120 | +28.6% |
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 North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $132,480 buys what $119,675 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 13.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$132,480as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$119,675US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $132,480 a year, 25.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $91,780 to $171,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 390 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 North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California, CA?
The median annual wage is $132,480, 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 North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California, CA is 25.1% 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 North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California, CA earns more than $171,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $91,780 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 390 jobs in this occupation in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California, 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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