Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $98,130 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $47.18
10th percentile $64,440
90th percentile $136,870
Employed locally 70
National median $103,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,440
    25th
    $81,760
    50th (median)
    $98,130
    75th
    $113,950
    90th
    $136,870

    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

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $74,160
    Medical and Health Services Managers $129,280
    Managers, All Other $115,790
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $84,770
    Financial Managers $99,510
    Chief Executives $121,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Arizona is $47.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in Arizona is 5.6% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $64,440 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,760.