Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $82,150 -21% vs national
Median hourly $39.50
10th percentile $64,020
90th percentile $177,150
Employed locally 550
National median $103,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,020
    25th
    $64,340
    50th (median)
    $82,150
    75th
    $109,080
    90th
    $177,150

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary vs area income 132% Median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary is 32% 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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $76,730
    Medical and Health Services Managers $105,070
    Sales Managers $109,970
    Financial Managers $129,870
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $81,350
    Construction Managers $82,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Lubbock, TX is $39.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $88.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in Lubbock, TX is 21% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $64,020 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,340.