SOC 11-9032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary — Northeastern Pennsylvania
Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
At $103,610, median pay for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Northeastern Pennsylvania, PA tracks the national median of $105,870 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $103,610, median pay for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Northeastern Pennsylvania, PA tracks the national median of $105,870 closely. Pay ranges from under $81,220 at the tenth percentile to more than $154,920 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $96,540 to $127,830.
The area has 390 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.43 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Philadelphia records the highest median at $129,130. Of the 350 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 22nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,220 | −23.3% |
| 25th | $96,540 | −8.8% |
| Median (50th) | $103,610 | −2.1% |
| 75th | $127,830 | +20.7% |
| 90th | $154,920 | +46.3% |
| Mean | $113,100 | +6.8% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | $129,130 | 7,890 | |
| 2 | State College | $123,640 | 110 | |
| 3 | Allentown | $122,700 | 920 | |
| 4 | York | $122,130 | 380 | |
| 5 | Lebanon | $120,080 | 120 | |
| 6 | Williamsport | $113,000 | 120 | |
| 7 | Gettysburg | $110,250 | 100 | |
| 8 | Lancaster | $110,040 | 460 | |
| 9 | Reading | $109,050 | 420 | |
| 10 | Pittsburgh | $105,700 | 2,350 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northeastern Pennsylvania run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $103,610 goes as far as $106,158 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$103,610as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$106,158US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $103,610 a year, 2.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $81,220 to $154,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 390 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Philadelphia, at $129,130.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Northeastern Pennsylvania, PA?
The median annual wage is $103,610, 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania, PA is 2.1% lower. 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania, PA earns more than $154,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $81,220 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 Philadelphia, at $129,130 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 390 jobs in this occupation in Northeastern Pennsylvania, PA. 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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