Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary (2025)
Based on 180,470 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $64,560 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $80,870 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $104,590 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $144,370 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $215,620 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$65K
25th
$81K
Median
$105K
75th
$144K
90th
$216K
Highest Paying States for Education Administrators, Postsecondary
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| New York | $162,540 |
| Delaware | $154,330 |
| New Jersey | $148,340 |
| Kentucky | $145,310 |
| Massachusetts | $144,110 |
| District of Columbia | $143,640 |
| Washington | $142,760 |
| Colorado | $142,720 |
| Maryland | $142,450 |
| Virginia | $142,210 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is New York at an average of $162,540 per year, while Virginia has an average of $142,210 — a difference of $20,330. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Education Administrators, Postsecondary
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 180,470 workers were employed as Education Administrators, Postsecondarys in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Management Occupations. The annual mean wage of $126,540 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 11-9033