SOC 11-9033 · May 2025 · United States
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary across the United States is $104,590 per year, measured over 180,470 jobs. The highest state median is in New York, at $139,640.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Pay for this occupation varies by 78.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New York pays $139,640 and Arkansas pays $78,240.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $139,640 | 7,280 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $131,570 | 4,100 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $128,970 | 9,120 | |
| 4 | Delaware | $128,570 | 360 | |
| 5 | Wyoming | $127,960 | 120 | |
| 6 | Washington | $127,630 | 2,140 | |
| 7 | South Dakota | $126,160 | 240 | |
| 8 | California | $125,460 | 14,870 | |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $124,960 | 1,190 | |
| 10 | Connecticut | $123,190 | 2,100 |
States with the most Education Administrators, Postsecondary jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 16,660 | $104,390 | |
| 2 | California | 14,870 | $125,460 | |
| 3 | Illinois | 9,530 | $99,770 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 9,120 | $128,970 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 8,000 | $103,740 | |
| 6 | North Carolina | 7,390 | $101,060 | |
| 7 | New York | 7,280 | $139,640 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 6,880 | $87,370 | |
| 9 | Arizona | 5,140 | $103,280 | |
| 10 | Michigan | 5,110 | $108,500 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Augusta | $177,150 | 190 |
| 2 | Santa Cruz | $172,410 | 50 |
| 3 | Binghamton | $166,660 | 60 |
| 4 | Yakima | $166,310 | 80 |
| 5 | Merced | $165,620 | 50 |
| 6 | Lansing | $158,720 | 480 |
| 7 | Visalia | $156,010 | 50 |
| 8 | San Jose | $154,140 | 1,450 |
| 9 | Santa Maria | $153,950 | 150 |
| 10 | Ann Arbor | $144,340 | 790 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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