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Education Administrators (Postsecondary) Salary in Washington

Education Administrators (Postsecondary) in Washington earn a median of $127,630 a year, +22% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$127,630
vs. U.S. median
+22% ($104,590)
Rank among states
6 of 51
Jobs in the state
2,140

Pay range in Washington

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $85,770; the top 10% earn over $220,610. Nationally the range is $64,560 to $215,620.

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Education Administrators (Postsecondary) pay in Washington

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

The median is $127,630 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $85,770 and the top 10% earn over $220,610. BLS OEWS May 2025.

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

On pay alone it ranks 6 of 51 (+22% 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