Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in California
In California, education administrators, postsecondary earn a median of $123,840 per year.
Median (California)
$123,840
Bottom 10%
$76,180
Top 10%
$215,020
Employed in California
16,030
How California compares
Refit analysis ·In California, education administrators, postsecondary earn a median of $123,840 — 19% above the national median of $103,960. Locally the range runs $76,180 to $215,020. About 16,030 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #7 of 52 states for education administrators, postsecondary pay — roughly the 88th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Alaska, $147,190) by 19%. State employment of about 16,030 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$103,960
US bottom 10%
$63,820
US top 10%
$212,420
Skills that move pay in this role
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Writing
- Speaking
- Monitoring
- Active Learning
- Learning Strategies
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