Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for education administrators, postsecondary is $48.49 an hour ($100,850 a year). About 2,680 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($104,590). Tennessee ranks 35th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for education administrators, postsecondary in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.25 | $65,000 |
| 25% of workers | $38.25 | $79,570 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.49 | $100,850 |
| 75% of workers | $80.37 | $167,170 |
| 90% of workers | $108.03 | $224,710 |
Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $105,080 | 390 |
| Johnson City | $102,330 | 150 |
| Chattanooga | $102,160 | 120 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $100,850 | 940 |
| Knoxville | $99,780 | 640 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $87,260 | 50 |
| Jackson | $77,200 | 50 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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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|---|---|
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| Social and Community Service Managers | $88,240 |
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