Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $159,590 +53.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $103,940
90th percentile $200,210
Employed locally 450
National median $104,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,940
    25th
    $131,980
    50th (median)
    $159,590
    75th
    $167,810
    90th
    $200,210

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary vs area income 169% Median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary is 69% 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
    El Centro, CA $158,330
    Visalia, CA $158,230
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $156,670
    Modesto, CA $155,390

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $110,610
    Sales Managers $99,590
    Medical and Health Services Managers $131,470
    Financial Managers $158,740
    Food Service Managers $78,790
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $61,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary in Salinas, CA is 53.3% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary (10th percentile) earn around $103,940 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $131,980.