Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Tennessee
Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Tennessee earn a median salary of $97,898 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.8% vs the national median of $103,960. An estimated 2,510 education administrators, postsecondary are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $72,380 to $126,810 depending on location.
$97,898
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$126,810
Highest paying metro
$72,380
Lowest paying metro
2,510
Employed in Tennessee
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Education Administrators, Postsecondary salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Central Tennessee | $126,810 | $98,450 | $167,600 | 90 |
| West Tennessee | $115,080 | $87,160 | $146,190 | 50 |
| Johnson City, TN | $111,810 | $66,060 | $178,560 | 180 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $102,160 | $78,320 | $134,090 | 120 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $101,340 | $75,700 | $108,020 | 50 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $101,110 | $79,890 | $179,860 | 370 |
| Nashville, TN | $100,460 | $76,490 | $140,890 | 920 |
| South Central Tennessee | $98,370 | $85,370 | $178,310 | 70 |
| Knoxville, TN | $85,720 | $67,620 | $138,060 | 550 |
| Morristown, TN | $85,320 | $64,150 | $104,230 | — |
| Jackson, TN | $74,220 | $64,650 | $101,850 | 60 |
| East Tennessee | $72,380 | $64,220 | $99,220 | 50 |