The average salary for an educational administrator in the United States is around $65,000 per year.
Avg Salary
Educational administrators earn an average yearly salary of $65,000.
Wages typically start from $36,000 and go up to $120,000.
6% above national average Updated in 2023
Educational administrator earnings by seniority
Top-level educational administrator earnings begin at:
$57.69 per hour
$120,000 per year
Senior-level educational administrator earnings begin at:
$41.59 per hour
$86,500 per year
Mid-level educational administrator earnings begin at:
$31.25 per hour
$65,000 per year
Junior-level educational administrator earnings begin at:
$23.56 per hour
$49,000 per year
Starting level educational administrator earnings begin at:
$17.31 per hour
$36,000 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Educational administrator salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $58,500 |
| South Carolina | $41,500 |
How do educational administrator salaries compare to similar careers?
Educational administrators earn 13% more than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than distance learning coordinators but more than career counselors.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Distance learning coordinator salary | $79K |
| Educational administrator salary | $65K |
| Professor salary | $52K |
| Special education teacher salary | $54K |
| Librarian salary | $55K |
| Career counselor salary | $48K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)