Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $102,920 -1% vs national
Median hourly $49.48
10th percentile $76,110
90th percentile $210,820
Employed locally 2,830
National median $103,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,110
    25th
    $81,250
    50th (median)
    $102,920
    75th
    $166,360
    90th
    $210,820

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary vs area income 128% Median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary is 28% 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
    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
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $96,830

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,090
    Financial Managers $165,220
    Sales Managers $131,040
    Construction Managers $101,850
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $167,630
    Medical and Health Services Managers $119,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Houston, TX is $49.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in Houston, TX is 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $76,110 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,250.