Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $140,160 +34.8% vs national
Median hourly $67.39
10th percentile $88,710
90th percentile —
Employed locally 50
National median $103,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $88,710
    25th
    $111,490
    50th (median)
    $140,160
    75th
    $236,550

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary vs area income 215% Median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary is 115% 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
    Napa, CA $163,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $137,490
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $136,820
    Ithaca, NY $134,250
    Vallejo, CA $131,530
    Visalia, CA $130,750

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $98,990
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $152,950
    Sales Managers $90,400
    Medical and Health Services Managers $105,870
    Financial Managers $129,110
    Managers, All Other $121,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Merced, CA is $67.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $169.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in Merced, CA is 34.8% above 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $88,710 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $111,490.