Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $111,430 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $82,530
90th percentile $152,680
Employed locally 80
National median $104,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,530
    25th
    $96,800
    50th (median)
    $111,430
    75th
    $130,400
    90th
    $152,680

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary vs area income 153% Median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary is 53% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $171,470
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $170,150
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $165,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,500
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $162,250
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $161,370

    Nearby metros — Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,500
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $157,210
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $134,690
    Kingston, NY $132,930
    Albany, OR $124,090
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $122,930

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $98,510
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary $134,250
    Financial Managers $143,290
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $168,690
    Social and Community Service Managers $81,740
    Administrative Services Managers $108,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary make per hour in Ithaca?

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Ithaca, NY is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Ithaca above or below average for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salaries?

    The median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary in Ithaca, NY is 7.1% above the national median of $104,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Ithaca?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary (10th percentile) earn around $82,530 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,800.