Education Administrators, All Other pay range in Grand Rapids
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,630 a year or less, while the top 10% make $137,720 or more. The middle half of other education administrators in Grand Rapids earn between $57,150 and $100,390.
- $45K10th
- $57K25th
- $75KMedian
- $100K75th
- $138K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $82,750 | $6,896 | $39.78 |
| Median | $74,970 | $6,248 | $36.04 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,150 | $4,762 | $27.48 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,390 | $8,366 | $48.26 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Education Administrators, All Other pay in Grand Rapids vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Other education administrators in Grand Rapids earn 6% less than the Michigan average ($88,350) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($101,900). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $95,200.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | $82,750 | $74,970 | $44,630 | $137,720 | 130 |
| 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 Grand Rapids
On the average salary of $82,750, a single filer in Grand Rapids takes home about $62,620 a year, or $5,218 a month and $2,408 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Is Grand Rapids a good place for other education administrators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Rapids area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $82,750 buys what about $86,607 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Rapids ($47,570). A typical home costs $359,923, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Education Administrators, All Other salary in other Michigan cities
Grand Rapids ranks 4th of 6 Michigan metro areas for this job; Detroit pays the most ($95,480).
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 Grand Rapids: questions
How much do other education administrators make an hour in Grand Rapids?
$39.78 an hour on average, and $36.04 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other education administrators salary in Grand Rapids?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,630 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other education administrators take-home pay in Grand Rapids?
About $62,620 a year ($5,218 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $82,750. Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Do other education administrators earn more in Grand Rapids than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% 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 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI (24340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- 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 Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.60, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.60).
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