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District administrator salary
Average district administrator salary
$49,010
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Average district administrator salary by state
Highest paying states for district administrators
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $59,132 | $28.43 |
| 2 | California | $60,135 | $28.91 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $58,893 | $28.31 |
| 4 | Washington | $56,258 | $27.05 |
| 5 | Delaware | $59,774 | $28.74 |
| 6 | Arizona | $49,395 | $23.75 |
| 7 | New York | $58,166 | $27.96 |
| 8 | Nevada | $51,001 | $24.52 |
| 9 | Kansas | $51,914 | $24.96 |
| 10 | Oregon | $51,928 | $24.97 |
| 11 | Illinois | $51,070 | $24.55 |
| 12 | Hawaii | $59,745 | $28.72 |
| 13 | Utah | $47,673 | $22.92 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $50,793 | $24.42 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $56,700 | $27.26 |
| 16 | Alabama | $45,992 | $22.11 |
| 17 | Vermont | $47,770 | $22.97 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $48,433 | $23.29 |
| 19 | District of Columbia | $60,059 | $28.87 |
| 20 | Michigan | $48,081 | $23.12 |
| 21 | New Hampshire | $48,400 | $23.27 |
| 22 | Maryland | $56,815 | $27.31 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $44,764 | $21.52 |
| 24 | Missouri | $47,997 | $23.08 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $46,695 | $22.45 |
| 26 | Minnesota | $47,111 | $22.65 |
| 27 | Texas | $45,063 | $21.66 |
| 28 | Georgia | $44,966 | $21.62 |
| 29 | Colorado | $44,843 | $21.56 |
| 30 | New Mexico | $45,041 | $21.65 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $45,548 | $21.90 |
| 32 | Alaska | $43,341 | $20.84 |
| 33 | Ohio | $44,179 | $21.24 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $44,895 | $21.58 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $44,873 | $21.57 |
| 36 | Florida | $40,522 | $19.48 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $43,085 | $20.71 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $41,190 | $19.80 |
| 39 | Iowa | $41,476 | $19.94 |
| 40 | Idaho | $39,598 | $19.04 |
| 41 | Virginia | $44,076 | $21.19 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $41,888 | $20.14 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $38,233 | $18.38 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $37,328 | $17.95 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $39,648 | $19.06 |
| 46 | Maine | $41,320 | $19.87 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $37,864 | $18.20 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $38,005 | $18.27 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $36,957 | $17.77 |
| 50 | Indiana | $37,213 | $17.89 |
| 51 | Montana | $34,883 | $16.77 |
District administrator salary details
A district administrator's salary ranges from $31,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $75,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a district administrator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $75,000 | $6,250 | $36 |
| 75th Percentile | $61,000 | $5,083 | $29 |
| Average | $49,010 | $4,084 | $24 |
| 25th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| 10th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
Highest paying district administrator jobs
The highest paying types of district administrators are administrative staff, service administrator, and executive administrator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Staff | $77,101 | $6,425 | $37.07 | 119,030 |
| Administrative Coordinator | $40,599 | $3,383 | $19.52 | 70,663 |
| Administrator Secretary | $34,336 | $2,861 | $16.51 | 99,520 |
| Administrative Support | $37,692 | $3,141 | $18.12 | 114,480 |
| Front Desk Administration | $34,479 | $2,873 | $16.58 | 67,462 |
| Accounting Administrator | $48,068 | $4,006 | $23.11 | 97,934 |
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District administrator salary trends
The average district administrator salary has risen by $8,083 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average district administrator earned $40,927 annually, but today, they earn $49,010 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for district administrators over the last decade.
Compare district administrator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average district administrator salary over time
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District administrator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $49,000 | $23.56 | +3.1% |
| 2025 | $47,500 | $22.82 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | $46,800 | $22.50 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | $46,200 | $22.20 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | $45,600 | $21.91 | +3.1% |
Recently added district administrator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clean Harbors | District Administrator-TS | Bristol, CT | 06/29/2025 | $50,088 |
| State of Florida | Assistant District Administrator-48007185 (Blind Services) | Jacksonville, FL | 06/23/2025 | $51,500 |
| Teton County School District #1 | District Powerschool Administrator | Jackson, WY | 05/31/2025 | $72,064 |
| Metropolitan Transportation Commission | Police District Administrator-IBT | New York, NY | 05/26/2025 | $56,196 |
| Hawaii State Department of Education | Secretary I, II-Maui District Administration | Wailuku, HI | 05/17/2025 | $43,452 |
| Teach In Hawaii | Secretary I, II-Maui District Administration | Wailuku, HI | 05/16/2025 | $43,452 |
| State of Florida | Assistant District Administrator-48007212 (Blind Services) | Orlando, FL | 05/14/2025 | $51,500 |
| Clean Harbors | District Administrator-Field Service Hazmat & Emergency Response | Birmingham, AL | 05/12/2025 | $50,088 |
| Estes Park School District R-3 | District Administrative Secretary | Boone, CO | 05/08/2025 | $38,495 |
| Clean Harbors | District Administrator-Environmental Hazmat Field Service | Salt Lake City, UT | 04/28/2025 | $56,349 |
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