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Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Education Administrators, Postsecondary make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$125,460
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.3% vs 2024
$140,980
Mean Salary
$125,460
Median Salary
$60.32
Hourly Rate
14,870 people work as Education Administrators, Postsecondary in California
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Education Administrators, Postsecondary in California earn a median salary of $125,460 per year ($10,455/month).
This is 17.8% above the national average of $106,492.
California ranks #8 out of 51 states for Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay.
Approximately 14,870 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 1.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.12
Critical Thinking
4.12
Active Listening
4.0
Writing
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
4.33
Administration and Management
4.16
Education and Training
4.13
Customer and Personal Service
4.06
Personnel and Human Resources
3.39
Typical Education: Master's Degree
(47.9% of workers)
Salary Range: Education Administrators, Postsecondary in California
Salaries for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in California range from $76,700 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $216,480 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $94,440 and $169,550.
How much do Education Administrators, Postsecondary make in California?
The median annual salary for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in California is $125,460 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $140,980.
What is the salary range for a Education Administrators, Postsecondary in California?
Salaries for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in California range from $76,700 at the 10th percentile to $216,480 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $94,440 and $169,550.
What is the starting salary for a Education Administrators, Postsecondary in California?
Entry-level Education Administrators, Postsecondary positions in California typically start around $76,700 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $94,440 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Education Administrators, Postsecondary in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 14,870 people are employed as Education Administrators, Postsecondary in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Education Administrators, Postsecondary in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Education Administrators, Postsecondary in California is approximately $60.32 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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