SOC 11-9032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary — York
York-Hanover, PA · 10 metro areas compared
In York, PA the median wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary is $122,130 a year, which is 15.4% higher than the national figure of $105,870.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In York, PA the median wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary is $122,130 a year, which is 15.4% higher than the national figure of $105,870. Half of workers earn between $97,650 and $133,470. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $86,620 and the ninetieth at $160,250.
The area has 380 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.97 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Philadelphia leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $129,130. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 24th of 390 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,620 | −18.2% |
| 25th | $97,650 | −7.8% |
| Median (50th) | $122,130 | +15.4% |
| 75th | $133,470 | +26.1% |
| 90th | $160,250 | +51.4% |
| Mean | $118,080 | +11.5% |
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 | Lebanon | $120,080 | 120 | |
| 5 | Williamsport | $113,000 | 120 | |
| 6 | Gettysburg | $110,250 | 100 | |
| 7 | Lancaster | $110,040 | 460 | |
| 8 | Reading | $109,050 | 420 | |
| 9 | Pittsburgh | $105,700 | 2,350 | |
| 10 | Harrisburg | $103,850 | 820 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in York run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $122,130 goes as far as $125,133 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 18.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$122,130as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$125,133US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $122,130 a year, 15.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $86,620 to $160,250 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 380 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 York, PA?
The median annual wage is $122,130, 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 York, PA is 15.4% 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 York, PA earns more than $160,250 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $86,620 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 380 jobs in this occupation in York, 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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