Education Administrators, All Other pay range in Harrisburg
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $96,430 a year or less, while the top 10% make $189,970 or more. The middle half of other education administrators in Harrisburg earn between $111,510 and $137,880.
- $96K10th
- $112K25th
- $125KMedian
- $138K75th
- $190K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $129,420 | $10,785 | $62.22 |
| Median | $124,920 | $10,410 | $60.06 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $111,510 | $9,292 | $53.61 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $137,880 | $11,490 | $66.29 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Education Administrators, All Other pay in Harrisburg vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Other education administrators in Harrisburg earn 21% more than the Pennsylvania average ($107,100) and 27% more than the U.S. average ($101,900). At the median the gap is +31% against the U.S. median of $95,200.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | $129,420 | $124,920 | $96,430 | $189,970 | 50 |
| Pennsylvania | $107,100 | $95,190 | $59,250 | $164,380 | 550 |
| 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 Harrisburg
On the average salary of $129,420, a single filer in Harrisburg takes home about $95,751 a year, or $7,979 a month and $3,683 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Harrisburg a good place for other education administrators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Harrisburg area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.7), so the average $129,420 buys what about $131,191 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Harrisburg ($49,610). A typical home costs $312,126, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Education Administrators, All Other salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Harrisburg ranks 1st of 2 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Harrisburg$129,420
- Philadelphia$100,660
All Education Administrators, All Other salaries in Pennsylvania
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 Harrisburg: questions
How much do other education administrators make an hour in Harrisburg?
$62.22 an hour on average, and $60.06 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other education administrators salary in Harrisburg?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $96,430 a year and the 25th percentile is $111,510, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other education administrators take-home pay in Harrisburg?
About $95,751 a year ($7,979 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $129,420. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do other education administrators earn more in Harrisburg than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% more 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 Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA (25420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.4%.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.45, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.45).
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