Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flagstaff, AZ

Median annual salary $86,320 -17% vs national
Median hourly $41.50
10th percentile $68,300
90th percentile $174,740
Employed locally 390
National median $103,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,300
    25th
    $68,300
    50th (median)
    $86,320
    75th
    $136,190
    90th
    $174,740

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary vs area income 124% Median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary is 24% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $130,780
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $106,470
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $105,060
    Yuma, AZ $102,640
    Tucson, AZ $101,500
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $86,500

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $76,220
    Medical and Health Services Managers $112,530
    Financial Managers $102,880
    Food Service Managers $64,860
    Sales Managers $94,290
    Administrative Services Managers $72,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Flagstaff, AZ is $41.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 17% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $68,300 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,300.