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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

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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