Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for education administrators, postsecondary is $54.96 an hour ($114,310 a year). About 890 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($104,590). Kentucky ranks 15th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for education administrators, postsecondary in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.32 | $77,630 |
| 25% of workers | $45.43 | $94,480 |
| Half of workers (median) | $54.96 | $114,310 |
| 75% of workers | $80.33 | $167,080 |
| 90% of workers | $110.68 | $230,220 |
Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $138,670 | 200 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $137,250 | 200 |
| Bowling Green | $131,880 | 50 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for education administrators, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.8% over ten years, little or no change · about 14,500 openings a year (BLS)
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