The average salary for an educational administrator in California is around $58,500 per year.
Avg Salary
Educational administrators earn an average yearly salary of $58,500.
Wages typically start from $36,000 and go up to $129,700.
11% below national average Updated in 2017
Educational administrator earnings by seniority
Top-level educational administrator earnings begin at:
$62.36 per hour
$129,700 per year
Senior-level educational administrator earnings begin at:
$37.74 per hour
$78,500 per year
Mid-level educational administrator earnings begin at:
$28.12 per hour
$58,500 per year
Junior-level educational administrator earnings begin at:
$20.67 per hour
$43,000 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 8% more than similar careers in California. On average, they make less than career counselors but more than teachers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Career counselor salary | $63K |
| Music teacher salary | $41K |
| Elementary school teacher salary | $43K |
| Educational administrator salary | $58K |
| Special education teacher salary | $45K |
| Art teacher salary | $37K |
| School counselor salary | $42K |
| Teacher salary | $38K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)