Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $234,190 or more. The middle half of education administrators, postsecondary in Atlanta earn between $94,210 and $170,840.
- $79K10th
- $94K25th
- $129KMedian
- $171K75th
- $234K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $147,500 | $12,292 | $70.91 |
| Median | $128,620 | $10,718 | $61.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $94,210 | $7,851 | $45.29 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $170,840 | $14,237 | $82.13 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Education administrators, postsecondary in Atlanta earn 6% more than the Georgia average ($139,230) and 17% more than the U.S. average ($126,540). At the median the gap is +23% against the U.S. median of $104,590.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $147,500 | $128,620 | $79,030 | $234,190 | 1,550 |
| Georgia | $139,230 | $110,200 | $72,910 | $230,780 | 2,890 |
| United States | $126,540 | $104,590 | $64,560 | $215,620 | 180,470 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Atlanta
On the average salary of $147,500, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $105,470 a year, or $8,789 a month and $4,057 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for education administrators, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $147,500 buys what about $147,414 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in other Georgia cities
Atlanta ranks 2nd of 7 Georgia metro areas for this job; Augusta pays the most ($257,050).
All Education Administrators, Postsecondary salaries in Georgia
Highest-paying cities for education administrators, postsecondary
Augusta, GA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($257,050).
- Augusta, GA$257,050
- Merced, CA$197,170
- Binghamton, NY$192,830
- Lansing, MI$187,140
- Santa Cruz, CA$183,730
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Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in Atlanta: questions
How much do education administrators, postsecondary make an hour in Atlanta?
$70.91 an hour on average, and $61.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level education administrators, postsecondary salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $94,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the education administrators, postsecondary take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $105,470 a year ($8,789 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $147,500.
Do education administrators, postsecondary earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% more than the U.S. average for this job ($126,540).
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 11-9033; area Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.4%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.46, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.46).
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