SOC 11-9032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary — Provo
Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Provo, UT comes to $130,320 a year, ahead of the national median of $105,870 by 23.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Provo, UT comes to $130,320 a year, ahead of the national median of $105,870 by 23.1%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $104,000 and $142,630. The lowest tenth earn under $80,870, while the highest tenth earn more than $177,430.
Employment stands at 770, or 2.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Salt Lake City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $130,760. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 24th of 439 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,870 | −23.6% |
| 25th | $104,000 | −1.8% |
| Median (50th) | $130,320 | +23.1% |
| 75th | $142,630 | +34.7% |
| 90th | $177,430 | +67.6% |
| Mean | $127,800 | +20.7% |
Other metro areas in Utah
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salt Lake City | $130,760 | 1,000 | |
| 2 | Ogden | $126,760 | 520 | |
| 3 | St. George | $124,060 | 130 | |
| 4 | Logan | $122,370 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Provo sit close to the national average, so $130,320 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$130,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$131,769US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $130,320 a year, 23.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $80,870 to $177,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 770 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Salt Lake City, at $130,760.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Provo, UT?
The median annual wage is $130,320, 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 Provo, UT is 23.1% 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 Provo, UT earns more than $177,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $80,870 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 Salt Lake City, at $130,760 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 770 jobs in this occupation in Provo, UT. 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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