Education Administrators, All Other pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,760 a year or less, while the top 10% make $106,350 or more. The middle half of other education administrators in Indianapolis earn between $61,280 and $96,280.
- $49K10th
- $61K25th
- $67KMedian
- $96K75th
- $106K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $77,950 | $6,496 | $37.48 |
| Median | $66,770 | $5,564 | $32.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,280 | $5,107 | $29.46 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $96,280 | $8,023 | $46.29 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Education Administrators, All Other pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Other education administrators in Indianapolis earn about the same as the Indiana average ($79,910) and 24% less than the U.S. average ($101,900). At the median the gap is -30% against the U.S. median of $95,200.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $77,950 | $66,770 | $48,760 | $106,350 | 190 |
| Indiana | $79,910 | $77,680 | $49,600 | $107,430 | 410 |
| 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 Indianapolis
On the average salary of $77,950, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $59,805 a year, or $4,984 a month and $2,300 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for other education administrators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $77,950 buys what about $81,456 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Education Administrators, All Other salary in other Indiana cities
Indianapolis ranks 1st of 2 Indiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Indianapolis$77,950
- Fort Wayne$69,440
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 Indianapolis: questions
How much do other education administrators make an hour in Indianapolis?
$37.48 an hour on average, and $32.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other education administrators salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,760 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,280, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other education administrators take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $59,805 a year ($4,984 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $77,950. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do other education administrators earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% 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 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.2%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.48, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.48).
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