Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,480 a year or less, while the top 10% make $180,640 or more. The middle half of education administrators, postsecondary in Springfield earn between $84,780 and $133,440.
- $69K10th
- $85K25th
- $107KMedian
- $133K75th
- $181K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $115,350 | $9,612 | $55.46 |
| Median | $107,050 | $8,921 | $51.47 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $84,780 | $7,065 | $40.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $133,440 | $11,120 | $64.15 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay in Springfield vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Education administrators, postsecondary in Springfield earn 20% less than the Massachusetts average ($144,110) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($126,540). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $104,590.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $115,350 | $107,050 | $69,480 | $180,640 | 470 |
| Massachusetts | $144,110 | $128,970 | $79,040 | $228,410 | 9,120 |
| 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 Springfield
On the average salary of $115,350, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $84,531 a year, or $7,044 a month and $3,251 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Springfield a good place for education administrators, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.1), so the average $115,350 buys what about $120,080 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($51,930). A typical home costs $376,017, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in other Massachusetts cities
Springfield ranks 5th of 5 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($149,550).
- Boston$149,550
- Amherst$145,500
- Worcester$125,810
- Barnstable$117,480
- Springfield$115,350
All Education Administrators, Postsecondary salaries in Massachusetts
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 Springfield: questions
How much do education administrators, postsecondary make an hour in Springfield?
$55.46 an hour on average, and $51.47 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level education administrators, postsecondary salary in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,480 a year and the 25th percentile is $84,780, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the education administrators, postsecondary take-home pay in Springfield?
About $84,531 a year ($7,044 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $115,350. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do education administrators, postsecondary earn more in Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Springfield, MA (44140). 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.01, this job is 2.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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