SOC 11-9033 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Education Administrators, Postsecondary — Yakima
Yakima, WA · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Yakima, WA is $166,310 per year, well above the national median of $104,590.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Yakima, WA is $166,310 per year, well above the national median of $104,590. The gap of 59.0% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $91,900 and $218,480. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $91,610 and the ninetieth at $218,560.
Employment stands at 80, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Seattle records the highest median at $133,000. Of the 292 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 6th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $91,610 | −12.4% |
| 25th | $91,900 | −12.1% |
| Median (50th) | $166,310 | +59.0% |
| 75th | $218,480 | +108.9% |
| 90th | $218,560 | +109.0% |
| Mean | $158,380 | +51.4% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $133,000 | 1,180 | |
| 2 | Spokane | $132,530 | 190 | |
| 3 | Bellingham | $119,240 | 80 | |
| 4 | Walla Walla | $105,390 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Yakima run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $166,310 buys what $155,430 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 48.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$166,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$155,430US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $166,310 a year, 59.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $91,610 to $218,560 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Seattle, at $133,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Yakima, WA?
The median annual wage is $166,310, or $79.96 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 Yakima, WA is 59.0% 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 Yakima, WA earns more than $218,560 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $91,610 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 Seattle, at $133,000 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Yakima, WA. 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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