Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for education administrators, postsecondary is $61.36 an hour ($127,630 a year). About 2,140 people work in this job there.
That is 22% higher than the U.S. median ($104,590). Washington ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for education administrators, postsecondary in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $41.24 | $85,770 |
| 25% of workers | $49.20 | $102,340 |
| Half of workers (median) | $61.36 | $127,630 |
| 75% of workers | $80.70 | $167,850 |
| 90% of workers | $106.06 | $220,610 |
Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Yakima | $166,310 | 80 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $133,000 | 1,180 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $132,530 | 190 |
| Bellingham | $119,240 | 80 |
| Walla Walla | $105,390 | 60 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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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|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | $164,160 |
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| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $166,590 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $189,680 |
| Construction Managers | $155,070 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $103,000 |
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