Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for education administrators, postsecondary in the U.S. is $104,590 ($50.29 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $104,590
- Mean annual wage
- $126,540
- Median hourly wage
- $50.29
- Employment
- 180,470
180,470 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,560 | $31.04 |
| 25th percentile | $80,870 | $38.88 |
| Median (50th) | $104,590 | $50.29 |
| 75th percentile | $144,370 | $69.41 |
| 90th percentile | $215,620 | $103.66 |
Highest-paying states for education administrators, postsecondary
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $139,640 | 7,280 |
| New Jersey | $131,570 | 4,100 |
| Massachusetts | $128,970 | 9,120 |
| Delaware | $128,570 | 360 |
| Wyoming | $127,960 | 120 |
| Washington | $127,630 | 2,140 |
| South Dakota | $126,160 | 240 |
| California | $125,460 | 14,870 |
| Wisconsin | $124,960 | 1,190 |
| Connecticut | $123,190 | 2,100 |
Lowest-paying states
- Arkansas: $78,240 median annual wage
- Hawaii: $81,020 median annual wage
- Florida: $83,840 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $84,660 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $86,590 median annual wage
About this occupation
Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.
Typical tasks
- Plan, administer, and control budgets, maintain financial records, and produce financial reports.
- Advise students on issues such as course selection, progress toward graduation, and career decisions.
- Review registration statistics, and consult with faculty officials to develop registration policies.
- Direct, coordinate, and evaluate the activities of personnel, including support staff engaged in administering academic institutions, departments, or alumni organizations.
- Formulate strategic plans for the institution.
- Direct activities of administrative departments, such as admissions, registration, and career services.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Master's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 1.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 5.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 7.0% |
| Associate's degree | 4.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 25.4% |
| Master's degree | 44.1% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 13.2% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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