Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $105,690 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $50.81
10th percentile $73,830
90th percentile $157,880
Employed locally 90
National median $103,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,830
    25th
    $80,520
    50th (median)
    $105,690
    75th
    $122,860
    90th
    $157,880

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary vs area income 142% Median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary is 42% 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
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $135,590
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $135,430
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $132,790
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $132,470
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $127,650
    North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $126,810

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $105,600
    Managers, All Other $115,880
    Financial Managers $105,830
    Medical and Health Services Managers $107,340
    Administrative Services Managers $99,420
    Social and Community Service Managers $87,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Santa Fe, NM is $50.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in Santa Fe, NM is 1.7% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $73,830 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,520.