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Education Administrators (Postsecondary) Salary in District of Columbia

Education Administrators (Postsecondary) in District of Columbia earn a median of $107,390 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$107,390
vs. U.S. median
+3% ($104,590)
Rank among states
20 of 51
Jobs in the state
1,880

Pay range in District of Columbia

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,260; the top 10% earn over $246,220. Nationally the range is $64,560 to $215,620.

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Education Administrators (Postsecondary) pay in District of Columbia

How much do education administrators (postsecondary) make in District of Columbia?

The median is $107,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,260 and the top 10% earn over $246,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is District of Columbia a good state for education administrators (postsecondary)?

On pay alone it ranks 20 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $104,590). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses