SOC 11-9033 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Education Administrators, Postsecondary — North Central Tennessee
North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in North Central Tennessee, TN comes to $125,310 a year, ahead of the national median of $104,590 by 19.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in North Central Tennessee, TN comes to $125,310 a year, ahead of the national median of $104,590 by 19.8%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $97,380 and $174,100. The lowest tenth earn under $77,180, while the highest tenth earn more than $308,150.
Employment stands at 80, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Memphis leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $105,080. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 9th of 318 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,180 | −26.2% |
| 25th | $97,380 | −6.9% |
| Median (50th) | $125,310 | +19.8% |
| 75th | $174,100 | +66.5% |
| 90th | $308,150 | +194.6% |
| Mean | $151,300 | +44.7% |
Other metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Memphis | $105,080 | 390 | |
| 2 | Johnson City | $102,330 | 150 | |
| 3 | Chattanooga | $102,160 | 120 | |
| 4 | Nashville | $100,850 | 940 | |
| 5 | Knoxville | $99,780 | 640 | |
| 6 | Kingsport | $87,260 | 50 | |
| 7 | Jackson | $77,200 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Central Tennessee run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $125,310 goes as far as $136,355 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 30.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$125,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$136,355US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $125,310 a year, 19.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $77,180 to $308,150 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Memphis, at $105,080.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in North Central Tennessee, TN?
The median annual wage is $125,310, or $60.24 per hour, 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 $104,590, so pay in North Central Tennessee, TN is 19.8% 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 North Central Tennessee, TN earns more than $308,150 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $77,180 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 Memphis, at $105,080 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in North Central Tennessee, TN. 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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