Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $131,860 or more. The middle half of education administrators, postsecondary in Columbus earn between $74,250 and $129,510.
- $57K10th
- $74K25th
- $101KMedian
- $130K75th
- $132K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $102,770 | $8,564 | $49.41 |
| Median | $100,980 | $8,415 | $48.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $74,250 | $6,188 | $35.70 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $129,510 | $10,792 | $62.26 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Education administrators, postsecondary in Columbus earn 26% less than the Georgia average ($139,230) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($126,540). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $104,590.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $102,770 | $100,980 | $57,160 | $131,860 | 70 |
| 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 Columbus
On the average salary of $102,770, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $76,749 a year, or $6,396 a month and $2,952 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in AL | $76,919 | $6,410 |
| Working in GA | $76,749 | $6,396 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for education administrators, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $102,770 buys what about $115,089 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 4th 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 Columbus: questions
How much do education administrators, postsecondary make an hour in Columbus?
$49.41 an hour on average, and $48.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level education administrators, postsecondary salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $74,250, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the education administrators, postsecondary take-home pay in Columbus?
About $76,749 a year ($6,396 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $102,770.
Do education administrators, postsecondary earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% 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 Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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 0.50, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.50).
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