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Education Administrators (Postsecondary) Salary in Rhode Island

Education Administrators (Postsecondary) in Rhode Island earn a median of $106,520 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$106,520
vs. U.S. median
+2% ($104,590)
Rank among states
21 of 51
Jobs in the state
1,140

Pay range in Rhode Island

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $75,370; the top 10% earn over $216,270. Nationally the range is $64,560 to $215,620.

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Education Administrators (Postsecondary) pay in Rhode Island

How much do education administrators (postsecondary) make in Rhode Island?

The median is $106,520 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $75,370 and the top 10% earn over $216,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Rhode Island a good state for education administrators (postsecondary)?

On pay alone it ranks 21 of 51 (+2% 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