Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $129,000 +24.1% vs national
Median hourly $62.02
10th percentile $83,270
90th percentile —
Employed locally 1,940
National median $103,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,270
    25th
    $96,000
    50th (median)
    $129,000
    75th
    $175,720

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary vs area income 82% Median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary is 18% below 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
    Merced, CA $140,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $137,490
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $136,820
    Ithaca, NY $134,250
    Vallejo, CA $131,530

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$291,660
    General and Operations Managers$162,480
    Managers, All Other$215,120
    Financial Managers$218,920
    Sales Managers$200,450
    Marketing Managers$228,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in San Jose, CA is $62.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $147.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in San Jose, CA is 24.1% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $83,270 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,000.