Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in Georgia

Education administrators, postsecondary in Georgia earn the most in Augusta (average $257,050 a year) and the least in Athens ($83,960), across the 7 Georgia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the education administrators, postsecondary average at $139,230 and the median at $110,200 for 2,890 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $126,540.

Education Administrators, Postsecondary average salary by city in Georgia

Augusta$257,050
Atlanta$147,500
Valdosta$106,820
Columbus$102,770
Rome$95,710
Albany$95,560
Athens$83,960

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Augusta	$257,050	$177,150	$117,430	$175,732	92
Atlanta	$147,500	$128,620	$94,210	$105,470	100
Valdosta	$106,820	$106,900	$83,210	$79,396	88
Columbus	$102,770	$100,980	$74,250	$76,749	89
Rome	$95,710	$77,550	$73,920	$72,135	90
Albany	$95,560	$80,100	$75,800	$72,037	88
Athens	$83,960	$85,460	$64,540	$64,455	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in other states

Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Georgia

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.
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.

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