Education Administrators, All Other pay range in Detroit
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,540 a year or less, while the top 10% make $150,620 or more. The middle half of other education administrators in Detroit earn between $74,910 and $126,510.
- $50K10th
- $75K25th
- $86KMedian
- $127K75th
- $151K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,480 | $7,957 | $45.90 |
| Median | $86,260 | $7,188 | $41.47 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $74,910 | $6,242 | $36.01 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $126,510 | $10,542 | $60.82 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Education Administrators, All Other pay in Detroit vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Other education administrators in Detroit earn 8% more than the Michigan average ($88,350) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($101,900). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $95,200.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $95,480 | $86,260 | $49,540 | $150,620 | 520 |
| Michigan | $88,350 | $80,190 | $46,250 | $137,120 | 1,160 |
| 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 Detroit
On the average salary of $95,480, a single filer in Detroit takes home about $70,036 a year, or $5,836 a month and $2,694 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Is Detroit a good place for other education administrators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Detroit area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $95,480 buys what about $95,196 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Detroit ($52,080). A typical home costs $269,080, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Education Administrators, All Other salary in other Michigan cities
Detroit ranks 1st of 6 Michigan metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Detroit$95,480
- Lansing$94,250
- Ann Arbor$86,760
- Grand Rapids$82,750
- Kalamazoo$76,160
- Flint$73,540
All Education Administrators, All Other salaries in Michigan
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 Detroit: questions
How much do other education administrators make an hour in Detroit?
$45.90 an hour on average, and $41.47 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other education administrators salary in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,540 a year and the 25th percentile is $74,910, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other education administrators take-home pay in Detroit?
About $70,036 a year ($5,836 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $95,480. Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Do other education administrators earn more in Detroit than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (19820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- 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 Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.78, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.78).
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