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Executive director/administrator salary
Average executive director/administrator salary
$90,284
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Average executive director/administrator salary by state
Highest paying states for executive directors/administrator
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $103,633 | $49.82 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $112,141 | $53.91 |
| 3 | Texas | $95,787 | $46.05 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $96,990 | $46.63 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $95,499 | $45.91 |
| 6 | Washington | $96,023 | $46.16 |
| 7 | Arizona | $91,428 | $43.96 |
| 8 | California | $126,796 | $60.96 |
| 9 | Colorado | $88,582 | $42.59 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $105,411 | $50.68 |
| 11 | Georgia | $89,472 | $43.02 |
| 12 | New York | $103,499 | $49.76 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $86,459 | $41.57 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $89,846 | $43.20 |
| 15 | Illinois | $83,945 | $40.36 |
| 16 | Delaware | $91,625 | $44.05 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $110,228 | $52.99 |
| 18 | Utah | $77,055 | $37.05 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $81,872 | $39.36 |
| 20 | South Carolina | $80,468 | $38.69 |
| 21 | Ohio | $78,002 | $37.50 |
| 22 | Alabama | $72,311 | $34.76 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $77,002 | $37.02 |
| 24 | Michigan | $78,934 | $37.95 |
| 25 | Arkansas | $70,002 | $33.65 |
| 26 | Oregon | $85,585 | $41.15 |
| 27 | Vermont | $74,810 | $35.97 |
| 28 | Oklahoma | $70,006 | $33.66 |
| 29 | Maryland | $86,278 | $41.48 |
| 30 | New Jersey | $75,897 | $36.49 |
| 31 | Florida | $74,707 | $35.92 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $72,955 | $35.07 |
| 33 | Wisconsin | $75,612 | $36.35 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $73,692 | $35.43 |
| 35 | Missouri | $72,933 | $35.06 |
| 36 | Iowa | $67,225 | $32.32 |
| 37 | Virginia | $78,914 | $37.94 |
| 38 | West Virginia | $72,874 | $35.04 |
| 39 | Indiana | $73,436 | $35.31 |
| 40 | North Dakota | $67,386 | $32.40 |
| 41 | Idaho | $69,682 | $33.50 |
| 42 | Montana | $67,063 | $32.24 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $56,173 | $27.01 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $67,027 | $32.22 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $56,205 | $27.02 |
| 46 | Maine | $69,382 | $33.36 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $66,108 | $31.78 |
| 48 | Kansas | $60,363 | $29.02 |
| 49 | Alaska | $55,607 | $26.73 |
| 50 | Nebraska | $58,650 | $28.20 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $63,690 | $30.62 |
Executive director/administrator salary details
An executive director/administrator's salary ranges from $51,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $158,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an executive director/administrator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $158,000 | $13,167 | $76 |
| 75th Percentile | $121,000 | $10,083 | $58 |
| Average | $90,284 | $7,524 | $43 |
| 25th Percentile | $67,000 | $5,583 | $32 |
| 10th Percentile | $51,000 | $4,250 | $25 |
Highest paying executive director/administrator jobs
The highest paying types of executive directors/administrator are director/manager, executive director, and assistant to vice president.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | $113,489 | $9,457 | $54.56 | 230,711 |
| Director/Manager | $128,735 | $10,728 | $61.89 | 287,314 |
| Administrator | $72,882 | $6,074 | $35.04 | 67,553 |
| Nursing Home Administrator | $80,880 | $6,740 | $38.88 | 137,786 |
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Executive director/administrator salary trends
The average executive director/administrator salary has risen by $25,078 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average executive director/administrator earned $65,206 annually, but today, they earn $90,284 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for executive directors/administrator over the last decade.
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Average executive director/administrator salary over time
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Executive director/administrator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $90,300 | $43.41 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $87,100 | $41.88 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $84,900 | $40.81 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | $82,100 | $39.49 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $79,900 | $38.42 | +4.5% |
Recently added executive director/administrator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado | Administrator/Executive Director (Hospice) | Temecula, CA | 06/29/2025 | $160,000 |
| University of Oregon | Director of The Oregon Executive Master of Business Administration (Oemba) Program | Portland, OR | 06/23/2025 | $120,000 |
| Lakeland Community College | Administrative: Executive Director of The Lakeland Foundation | Ohio, IL | 05/30/2025 | $90,000 |
| Mac's List | Executive Director Administrator Ltc/Snf | Everett, WA | 05/27/2025 | $150,000 |
| Bethany of The Northwest | Executive Director Administrator Ltc/Snf | Everett, WA | 05/23/2025 | $150,000 |
| Mac's List | Executive Director/Administrator | Salem, OR | 05/17/2025 | $65,000 |
| Onelife Senior Living | Executive Director/Administrator | Salem, OR | 05/16/2025 | $65,000 |
| Suncrestcare | Administrator/Executive Director (Registered Nurse) | Sacramento, CA | 05/16/2025 | $140,000 |
| Suncrest Health Services | Administrator/Executive Director (Registered Nurse) | Sacramento, CA | 05/13/2025 | $140,000 |
| Sococaa | Executive/Development Director-Central Administration | Ignacio, CO | 04/28/2025 | $75,275 |
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