Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $122,900 +18.2% vs national
Median hourly $59.09
10th percentile $90,700
90th percentile $188,360
Employed locally 100
National median $103,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $90,700
    25th
    $110,360
    50th (median)
    $122,900
    75th
    $144,470
    90th
    $188,360

    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 Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $89,700
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $111,190
    Medical and Health Services Managers $121,700
    Financial Managers $125,430
    Social and Community Service Managers $74,150
    Managers, All Other $119,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Education Administrators, Postsecondary make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Capital/Northern New York is $59.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $90.56 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Education Administrators, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in Capital/Northern New York is 18.2% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $90,700 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $110,360.