Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in Walla Walla, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Walla Walla, WA

Median annual salary $105,390 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $50.67
10th percentile $83,370
90th percentile $167,510
Employed locally 60
National median $103,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,370
    25th
    $102,190
    50th (median)
    $105,390
    75th
    $138,240
    90th
    $167,510

    Walla Walla economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,212 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary vs area income 146% Median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary is 46% 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
    Yakima, WA $166,310
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $137,560
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $136,880
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $136,820
    Delaware $135,610
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $135,430

    Related occupations in Walla Walla, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $103,150
    Medical and Health Services Managers $134,410
    Managers, All Other $134,430
    Financial Managers $142,750
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $133,910
    Architectural and Engineering Managers $150,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Walla Walla, WA is $50.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in Walla Walla, WA is 1.4% 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 Walla Walla?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $83,370 per year in Walla Walla, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,190.