Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in California

$66,210 $214,871
10th pct Median: $124,925 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$66,210
25th Percentile$89,946
50th (Median)$124,925
75th Percentile$172,397
90th (Top Earners)$214,871
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The California median salary of $124,925 for Education Administrators, Postsecondary has the purchasing power of approximately $83,339 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

California's higher cost of living (COL index: 149.9) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Education Administrators, Postsecondary make in California?
Education Administrators, Postsecondary in California earn a median annual salary of $124,925 per year ($60.06/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $99,940.
Is California a good state for Education Administrators, Postsecondary?
California pays above the national average for education administrators, postsecondary, making it a competitive market for this occupation. Cost of living in California is higher average (COL index: 149.9).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in California?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 149.9 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $124,925 salary in California has the purchasing power of approximately $83,339 in Missouri. Higher living costs in California reduce real purchasing power.
How does California compare to neighboring states for Education Administrators, Postsecondary salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in California

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Radiologists $387,400
2 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $382,775
3 Neurologists $369,500
4 Surgeons, All Other $368,150
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $339,850
6 Psychiatrists $312,248
7 Physicians, Pathologists $304,900
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $304,175
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Education Administrators, Postsecondary in California

Education Administrators, Postsecondary work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the management sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: Bachelor's degree

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