Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $93,100 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $44.76
10th percentile $62,430
90th percentile $160,370
Employed locally 370
National median $103,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,430
    25th
    $70,230
    50th (median)
    $93,100
    75th
    $123,340
    90th
    $160,370

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary vs area income 158% Median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary is 58% 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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$74,680
    Medical and Health Services Managers$101,140
    Managers, All Other$125,730
    Sales Managers$100,830
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$81,440
    Construction Managers$80,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in El Paso, TX is $44.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in El Paso, TX is 10.4% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $62,430 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,230.