Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay range in York
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $226,090 or more. The middle half of education administrators, postsecondary in York earn between $75,070 and $170,040.
- $64K10th
- $75K25th
- $100KMedian
- $170K75th
- $226K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $116,290 | $9,691 | $55.91 |
| Median | $99,830 | $8,319 | $48.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $75,070 | $6,256 | $36.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $170,040 | $14,170 | $81.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay in York vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Education administrators, postsecondary in York earn 8% less than the Pennsylvania average ($126,610) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($126,540). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $104,590.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York | $116,290 | $99,830 | $64,410 | $226,090 | 40 |
| Pennsylvania | $126,610 | $103,740 | $71,150 | $209,530 | 8,000 |
| 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 York
On the average salary of $116,290, a single filer in York takes home about $87,070 a year, or $7,256 a month and $3,349 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% 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 York a good place for education administrators, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the York area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.0), so the average $116,290 buys what about $121,135 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in York ($48,170). A typical home costs $309,967, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in other Pennsylvania cities
York ranks 8th of 10 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($140,720).
- Philadelphia$140,720
- Erie$125,870
- Allentown$120,730
- Reading$120,200
- Harrisburg$118,670
- Pittsburgh$118,370
- Scranton$116,370
- York$116,290
- Lancaster$115,160
- Johnstown$92,340
All Education Administrators, Postsecondary salaries in Pennsylvania
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 York: questions
How much do education administrators, postsecondary make an hour in York?
$55.91 an hour on average, and $48.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level education administrators, postsecondary salary in York?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $75,070, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the education administrators, postsecondary take-home pay in York?
About $87,070 a year ($7,256 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $116,290. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do education administrators, postsecondary earn more in York than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less 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 York-Hanover, PA (49620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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 0.21, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.21).
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