Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary by state
Design or use assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
Recruit, hire, train, and terminate departmental personnel.
Direct, coordinate, and evaluate the activities of personnel, including support staff engaged in administering academic institutions, departments, or alumni organizations.
Advise students on issues such as course selection, progress toward graduation, and career decisions.
Plan, administer, and control budgets, maintain financial records, and produce financial reports.
Top skills:Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingWritingTime ManagementSpeakingMonitoring
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Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay by experience level
Entry level$67,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$83,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$108,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$149,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$223,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+1.7%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
15,100
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary by industry
Educational Services
178,020 workers
$130,500
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
144,420 workers
$134,500
Educational Services, State Government Owned
84,820 workers
$134,000
Educational Services, Privately Owned
74,050 workers
$127,500
Junior Colleges
27,170 workers
$115,000
Educational Services, Local Government Owned
19,150 workers
$129,000
Technical and Trade Schools
4,220 workers
$110,000
Hospitals
1,320 workers
$176,000
Elementary and Secondary Schools
930 workers
$133,500
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
870 workers
$171,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Education Administrators, Postsecondary pays 9% below the average across 58 roles in the Management job family (family average $144,000).
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Education Administrators, Postsecondary make?
The average base salary for a Education Administrators, Postsecondary in the United States is $131,000 per year, or about $62.98 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $83,500 and $149,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Management roles?
The Management job family averages $144,000 across 58 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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