Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $155,390 +49.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $102,270
90th percentile $186,220
Employed locally 470
National median $104,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $102,270
    25th
    $133,700
    50th (median)
    $155,390
    75th
    $163,460
    90th
    $186,220

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary vs area income 195% Median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary is 95% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $160,750
    Salinas, CA $159,590
    El Centro, CA $158,330
    Visalia, CA $158,230
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $156,670

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $104,540
    Sales Managers $95,210
    Medical and Health Services Managers $140,020
    Financial Managers $156,720
    Managers, All Other $156,000
    Industrial Production Managers $121,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary in Modesto, CA is 49.3% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary (10th percentile) earn around $102,270 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $133,700.