Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $93,860 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $45.12
10th percentile $61,460
90th percentile $152,270
Employed locally 170
National median $103,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,460
    25th
    $73,260
    50th (median)
    $93,860
    75th
    $120,130
    90th
    $152,270

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary vs area income 141% Median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary is 41% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Administrators, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $180,760
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $177,670
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $170,460
    Yakima, WA $166,310
    Napa, CA $163,380
    Alaska $147,190

    Nearby metros — Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $128,170
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $102,920
    College Station-Bryan, TX $102,160
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $101,670
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $101,620
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $100,180

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$77,340
    Medical and Health Services Managers$101,590
    Sales Managers$118,610
    Financial Managers$126,760
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$78,950
    Construction Managers$81,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Education Administrators, Postsecondary make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Abilene, TX is $45.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.69 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Education Administrators, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in Abilene, TX is 9.7% below the national median of $103,960. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Abilene?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $61,460 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,260.