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Education Administrators (Postsecondary) Salary in Mississippi

Education Administrators (Postsecondary) in Mississippi earn a median of $86,590 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$86,590
vs. U.S. median
−17% ($104,590)
Rank among states
47 of 51
Jobs in the state
2,230

Pay range in Mississippi

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,590; the top 10% earn over $219,180. Nationally the range is $64,560 to $215,620.

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Education Administrators (Postsecondary) pay in Mississippi

How much do education administrators (postsecondary) make in Mississippi?

The median is $86,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,590 and the top 10% earn over $219,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Mississippi a good state for education administrators (postsecondary)?

On pay alone it ranks 47 of 51 (−17% 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