Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $119,240 +14.7% vs national
Median hourly $57.33
10th percentile $86,270
90th percentile $175,000
Employed locally 80
National median $103,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,270
    25th
    $105,120
    50th (median)
    $119,240
    75th
    $162,590
    90th
    $175,000

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary vs area income 147% Median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary is 47% 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
    Yakima, WA $166,310
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $137,560
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $136,880
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $136,820
    Delaware $135,610
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $135,430

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $120,000
    Managers, All Other $136,850
    Financial Managers $147,830
    Construction Managers $129,570
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $167,680
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $157,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Bellingham, WA is $57.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in Bellingham, WA is 14.7% above 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $86,270 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,120.