Education Administrator Salary in 2026
How Much Do Education Administrators Make?
Education Administrators earn a median annual salary of $89,040 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $49,490 at the 10th percentile to $158,050 at the 90th percentile — a range of $108,560. The highest-paying state is District of Columbia at $133,680.
| Percentile | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,490 |
| 25th percentile | $65,180 |
| Median (50th) | $89,040 |
| 75th percentile | $121,720 |
| 90th percentile | $158,050 |
Education Administrator Salary by State
Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbiatop | $133,680 |
| Kansas | $115,520 |
| Virginia | $115,340 |
| Maryland | $113,790 |
| Tennessee | $103,020 |
| Delaware | $102,070 |
| Colorado | $100,110 |
| Connecticut | $97,330 |
| California | $96,950 |
| Georgia | $95,680 |
| Arizona | $94,450 |
| Oklahoma | $94,160 |
| North Carolina | $93,790 |
| New York | $93,550 |
| Kentucky | $93,180 |
| Wisconsin | $93,070 |
| New Mexico | $92,330 |
| South Carolina | $90,730 |
| Minnesota | $90,650 |
| Massachusetts | $90,550 |
| Wyoming | $89,730 |
| Idaho | $89,630 |
| Oregon | $89,310 |
| Iowa | $88,410 |
| North Dakota | $87,790 |
| Alaska | $86,930 |
| South Dakota | $85,110 |
| Utah | $84,790 |
| Mississippi | $83,990 |
| Washington | $83,750 |
| Alabama | $82,410 |
| New Jersey | $81,990 |
| New Hampshire | $81,970 |
| Pennsylvania | $81,820 |
| West Virginia | $80,670 |
| Louisiana | $80,060 |
| Indiana | $79,970 |
| Maine | $79,870 |
| Vermont | $79,000 |
| Texas | $78,540 |
| Missouri | $78,350 |
| Florida | $76,090 |
| Illinois | $76,060 |
| Nebraska | $75,290 |
| Hawaii | $74,430 |
| Michigan | $73,760 |
| Ohio | $72,760 |
| Rhode Island | $72,700 |
| Arkansas | $71,830 |
| Montana | $65,210 |
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Education Administrator Salary by Experience
Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.
| Experience level | Estimated salary |
|---|---|
| Entry level (0–2 yrs) | ~$49,490 – $65,180 |
| Mid career (3–7 yrs) | ~$89,040 |
| Experienced (8–15 yrs) | ~$121,720 |
| Senior (15+ yrs) | $158,050+ |
How to Earn More as an Education Administrator
Location is the single biggest salary lever: Education Administrators in Modesto, CA earn $149,720 — $60,680 above the national median. Earning an additional certification or completing a bachelor's degree can push your salary from the median toward the 75th percentile. Reaching the 75th percentile ($121,720) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.
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SOC: 11-9039.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.