Industries with Fastest Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary Growth
These industries raised Education Administrators, Postsecondary salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for deciding which industry to work in or switch to for better pay growth.
15
Industries with Growth
+80.2%
Highest Growth
+27.0%
Average Growth
1
Industries with Decline
Top 15 Industries for Salary Growth
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 15 Industries with Salary Growth
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Increase | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $81,550 | $146,980 | +$65,430 | +80.2% |
| 2 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $98,880 | $166,910 | +$68,030 | +68.8% |
| 3 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | $121,300 | $166,360 | +$45,060 | +37.1% |
| 4 | Hospitals | $122,010 | $166,360 | +$44,350 | +36.3% |
| 5 | Civic and Social Organizations | $107,280 | $144,300 | +$37,020 | +34.5% |
| 6 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $100,660 | $132,840 | +$32,180 | +32.0% |
| 7 | Elementary and Secondary Schools | $92,200 | $120,220 | +$28,020 | +30.4% |
| 8 | Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $82,320 | $98,490 | +$16,170 | +19.6% |
| 9 | Technical and Trade Schools | $79,430 | $90,560 | +$11,130 | +14.0% |
| 10 | Junior Colleges | $90,670 | $100,400 | +$9,730 | +10.7% |
| 11 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $122,100 | $134,880 | +$12,780 | +10.5% |
| 12 | Other Schools and Instruction | $77,880 | $85,920 | +$8,040 | +10.3% |
| 13 | Educational Services | $95,360 | $103,840 | +$8,480 | +8.9% |
| 14 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $97,250 | $104,950 | +$7,700 | +7.9% |
| 15 | Business Schools and Computer and Management Training | $84,600 | $87,840 | +$3,240 | +3.8% |
1 Industries with Salary Decline
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Decrease | % Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Educational Support Services | $93,270 | $92,590 | -$680 | -0.7% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in each industry between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.