SOC 11-9032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary — Sandusky
Sandusky, OH · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Sandusky, OH is $96,260 per year, 9.1% below 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 Sandusky, OH is $96,260 per year, 9.1% below the national median of $105,870. Half of workers earn between $80,880 and $109,020. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $59,010 and the ninetieth at $124,380.
Employment stands at 150, or 2.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Cincinnati records the highest median at $103,020. Of the 208 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 23rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,010 | −44.3% |
| 25th | $80,880 | −23.6% |
| Median (50th) | $96,260 | −9.1% |
| 75th | $109,020 | +3.0% |
| 90th | $124,380 | +17.5% |
| Mean | $95,780 | −9.5% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati | $103,020 | 2,330 | |
| 2 | Dayton | $102,400 | 740 | |
| 3 | Akron | $101,070 | 790 | |
| 4 | Columbus | $101,000 | 2,140 | |
| 5 | Toledo | $100,140 | 700 | |
| 6 | Canton | $99,810 | 390 | |
| 7 | Cleveland | $99,230 | 2,440 | |
| 8 | Lima | $97,240 | 120 | |
| 9 | Springfield | $96,750 | 150 | |
| 10 | Youngstown | $96,710 | 390 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sandusky run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $96,260 goes as far as $103,728 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$96,260as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$103,728US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $96,260 a year, 9.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,010 to $124,380 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cincinnati, at $103,020.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Sandusky, OH?
The median annual wage is $96,260, 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 Sandusky, OH is 9.1% 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 Sandusky, OH earns more than $124,380 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,010 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 Cincinnati, at $103,020 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in Sandusky, OH. 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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