The average salary for an education administrator in the United States is around $48,149 per year.
Avg Salary
Education administrators earn an average yearly salary of $48,149.
Wages typically start from $39,421 and go up to $82,719.
13% below national average Updated in 2018
Education administrator earnings by seniority
Top-level education administrator earnings begin at:
$39.77 per hour
$82,719 per year
Senior-level education administrator earnings begin at:
$29.10 per hour
$60,530 per year
Mid-level education administrator earnings begin at:
$23.15 per hour
$48,149 per year
Junior-level education administrator earnings begin at:
$20.15 per hour
$41,909 per year
Starting level education administrator earnings begin at:
$18.95 per hour
$39,421 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Education administrator salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $58,500 |
| South Carolina | $41,500 |
How do education administrator salaries compare to similar careers?
Education administrators earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than elementary school teachers but more than career counselors.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Elementary school teacher salary | $58K |
| Librarian salary | $59K |
| School counselor salary | $56K |
| Health educator salary | $54K |
| Kindergarten teacher salary | $55K |
| Education administrator salary | $48K |
| Special education teacher salary | $53K |
| Clergy salary | $49K |
| Childcare program administrator salary | $48K |
| Career counselor salary | $42K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)