The average salary for an education administrator in the United States is around $48,149 per year.
Avg Salary
Education administrators earn an average yearly salary of $48,149.
Wages typically start from $39,421 and go up to $82,719.
15% below national average Updated in 2018
Education administrator earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Education administrator salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $58,500 |
| South Carolina | $41,500 |
How do education administrator salaries compare to similar careers?
Education administrators earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than high school teachers but more than art teachers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| High school teacher salary | $60K |
| Elementary school teacher salary | $58K |
| Librarian salary | $59K |
| School counselor salary | $56K |
| Kindergarten teacher salary | $55K |
| Education administrator salary | $48K |
| Special education teacher salary | $53K |
| Childcare program administrator salary | $48K |
| Career counselor salary | $42K |
| Art teacher salary | $34K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)