Education Administrators (Postsecondary) Salary in California
Education Administrators (Postsecondary) in California earn a median of $125,460 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $125,460
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($104,590)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,870
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,700; the top 10% earn over $216,480. Nationally the range is $64,560 to $215,620.
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- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$159,950 median in California
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- Human Resources Managers$170,080 median in California
- Instructional Coordinators$97,010 median in California
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$67,100 median in California
- Credit Counselors$67,120 median in California
Education Administrators (Postsecondary) pay in California
How much do education administrators (postsecondary) make in California?
The median is $125,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,700 and the top 10% earn over $216,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for education administrators (postsecondary)?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 51 (+20% vs. the national median of $104,590). Living costs are not included.