Education Administrators, All Other pay range in Athens
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,280 a year or less, while the top 10% make $148,820 or more. The middle half of other education administrators in Athens earn between $61,400 and $112,040.
- $46K10th
- $61K25th
- $80KMedian
- $112K75th
- $149K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $96,350 | $8,029 | $46.32 |
| Median | $79,720 | $6,643 | $38.33 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,400 | $5,117 | $29.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $112,040 | $9,337 | $53.87 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Education Administrators, All Other pay in Athens vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Other education administrators in Athens earn 5% less than the Georgia average ($100,950) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($101,900). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $95,200.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | $96,350 | $79,720 | $46,280 | $148,820 | 40 |
| Georgia | $100,950 | $96,510 | $52,210 | $143,960 | 2,990 |
| United States | $101,900 | $95,200 | $51,910 | $161,010 | 55,130 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Education Administrators, All Other salary after taxes in Athens
On the average salary of $96,350, a single filer in Athens takes home about $72,553 a year, or $6,046 a month and $2,790 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Athens a good place for other education administrators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Athens area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.3), so the average $96,350 buys what about $103,221 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Athens ($41,220). A typical home costs $373,118, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Education Administrators, All Other salary in other Georgia cities
Athens ranks 8th of 10 Georgia metro areas for this job; Gainesville pays the most ($128,530).
- Gainesville$128,530
- Macon$121,050
- Augusta$114,220
- Brunswick$113,150
- Hinesville$106,390
- Columbus$101,680
- Atlanta$99,260
- Athens$96,350
- Albany$95,720
- Savannah$90,410
Highest-paying cities for other education administrators
Visalia, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($141,380).
- Visalia, CA$141,380
- Modesto, CA$133,710
- Washington, DC$129,510
- Harrisburg, PA$129,420
- Gainesville, GA$128,530
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Education Administrators, All Other salary in Athens: questions
How much do other education administrators make an hour in Athens?
$46.32 an hour on average, and $38.33 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other education administrators salary in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,280 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other education administrators take-home pay in Athens?
About $72,553 a year ($6,046 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $96,350.
Do other education administrators earn more in Athens than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($101,900).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9039; area Athens-Clarke County, GA (12020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.28, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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