Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Occupation
$103,960
National Median Salary
$49.98
Median Hourly Wage
176,420
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+17.6%
10 Year Change
$88,390
2014 Median
$103,960
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Education Administrators, Postsecondary
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | $170,240 | 40 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | $166,910 | 80 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $166,910 | 80 |
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | $166,360 | 390 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $146,980 | 90 |
Top Paying States for Education Administrators, Postsecondary
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $147,190 | 120 |
| Wisconsin | $137,400 | 1,000 |
| New York | $136,170 | 7,340 |
| Delaware | $135,610 | 330 |
| New Jersey | $130,520 | 3,150 |
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Ambulatory Health Care Services
Scientific Research and Development Services
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Civic and Social Organizations
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Hospitals
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Elementary and Secondary Schools
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Educational Services
