Education Administrators, Postsecondary Employment and Wages in 2022

In 2022, the Education Administrators, Postsecondary occupation accounted for over 167 thousand jobs in the United States, reflecting an increase of 7.1% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $115,180, and the median wage was $99,940. Compared to the national average for all occupations, the wages for this occupation were higher by 86.1%.

Industry Sub-Groups

Among industry sectors, Educational Services held the largest number of jobs for the Education Administrators, Postsecondary occupation, employing over 165 thousand people in 2022. The annual mean wage in this sector was $114,850, with a median wage of $99,940. There was a decrease in wage variance to the national average compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from -0.2% to -0.3%, indicating industry sector wages lagged national wage trends.

Health Care and Social Assistance accounted for a substantial employment share for this occupation, with 1 thousand people employed in 2022. The annual mean wage for this sub-group was $183,190, and the median wage was $130,760. In terms of wage variance to the national average, there was an increase compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from 43% to 59%.

The Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding state and local schools and hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OES Designation) sector also had considerable industry employment, with approximately 1 thousand people employed in 2022. The annual mean wage in this sub-group was $102,740 and the median wage was $84,990. The wage variance to the national average experienced a decrease compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from 2.9% to -10.8%.

Highest Location Concentration

When we examine the top locations in terms of proportional employment within the Education Administrators, Postsecondary occupation, we find that College Station-Bryan, TX had the highest concentration of jobs (6.2 times the national occupational employment share). The location had an annual mean wage in 2022, at $118,770, and a median wage of $94,830. The location variance to the national average was 3.1%. Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN had the next highest concentration of jobs (5.1 times the national occupational employment share) and an annual mean wage of $119,060 and a median wage of $101,880. The industry variance to the national average was 3.4%. Bloomington, IL had 4.2 times the national occupational employment share and an annual mean wage of $88,570 and a median wage of $80,110. The industry variance to the national average was -23.1%.

Summary

In 2022, the Education Administrators, Postsecondary occupation experienced substantial growth, with over 167 thousand jobs in the United States, marking a notable increase of 7.1% from the previous year. These professionals commanded impressive wages, with an annual mean wage of $115,180 and a median wage of $99,940, exceeding the national average for all occupations by 86.1%. Within industry sectors, Educational Services emerged as the primary employer, with over 165 thousand individuals working in this field. Despite this, there was a slight decrease in wage variance to the national average compared to the previous year, indicating a marginal lag in industry sector wages relative to national trends. Health Care and Social Assistance also played a significant role, albeit with fewer employees, offering notably higher wages with a considerable increase in wage variance compared to 2021. Meanwhile, the Federal, State, and Local Government sector saw a decrease in employment but exhibited a decrease in wage variance relative to the national average. Analyzing location concentration, College Station-Bryan, TX, led in job concentration, offering wages slightly above the national average. Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN, and Bloomington, IL, followed closely, each showcasing substantial employment shares with varying wage differentials relative to the national average.

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