Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $130,490 +25.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $78,450
90th percentile $164,220
Employed locally 460
National median $104,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,450
    25th
    $103,320
    50th (median)
    $130,490
    75th
    $141,740
    90th
    $164,220

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary vs area income 172% Median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary is 72% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $171,470
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $165,490
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $162,250
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $157,210
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $152,850
    California $151,890

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $98,450
    Financial Managers $136,990
    Medical and Health Services Managers $133,650
    Managers, All Other $118,380
    Construction Managers $109,210
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $158,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary in Salem, OR is 25.4% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary (10th percentile) earn around $78,450 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,320.