Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in Gadsden, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gadsden, AL

Median annual salary $85,160 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $40.94
10th percentile $51,480
90th percentile $136,450
Employed locally 40
National median $103,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,480
    25th
    $66,300
    50th (median)
    $85,160
    75th
    $110,960
    90th
    $136,450

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary vs area income 160% Median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary is 60% 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
    Alaska $147,190
    Salisbury, MD $141,910
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $132,470
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $131,910
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $131,730
    Vallejo, CA $131,530

    Related occupations in Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $87,680
    Medical and Health Services Managers $79,260
    Food Service Managers $57,820
    Financial Managers $114,370
    Sales Managers $77,820
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $81,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Gadsden, AL is $40.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in Gadsden, AL is 18.1% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $51,480 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,300.