EducationUpdated Q1 2026

Education Administrator Salary
in Bismarck, ND

Manage programs, budgets, and staff for schools, colleges, and educational organizations. Median salary in Bismarck: $84K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$84K
per year
Take-home: $57K

Salary range in Bismarck

Entry level (25th)$63,000
Median (50th)$84,000
Senior (75th)$107,000
Top earner (90th)$136,000
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What the numbers say for Bismarck

Analysis derived from the salary, COL, tax, and labor-market figures above β€” specific to this role and city.

12% discount vs national median

Education Administrators in Bismarck earn approximately 12% lower than the US national median for this role β€” a $11,000 discount on annual base salary. Bismarck's lower wage level partially reflects the area's cost-of-living index of 88 (US avg = 100).

Primarily on-site role

Only 15% of Education Administrator positions offer remote flexibility, meaning the Bismarck salary above represents what local employers actually pay β€” not a remote-anywhere rate. Geographic constraints reinforce the local market, so the salary range above is more directly applicable than for remote-friendly roles.

Key facts for Bismarck

Median salary
$84K
annual
Take-home pay
$57K
after fed/state tax
COL index
88
100 = US avg
State income tax
2.5%
effective rate
Avg 1BR rent
$1,150
per month
YoY growth
+2.5%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Bismarck Education Administrator to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $84K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Bismarck

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Education Administrator salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$70K$76K$83K$89K$95K201920212023202520272029
2026
$86K
projected
2027
$88K
projected
2028
$90K
projected
2029
$93K
projected
2030
$95K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$84,000+$0
2028 projected$84,000+$0
2029 projected$84,000+$0
2030 projected$84,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Education Administrator Salary in Bismarck, North Dakota: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Education Administrator salary in Bismarck, ND is $84,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Bismarck–ND metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Education Administrator in Bismarck

Entry-level Education Administrators in Bismarck with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $63,000 and $84,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $84,000 to $107,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $107,000 to $136,000 or more.

Cost of living in Bismarck for Education Administrators

Bismarck has a cost of living index of 88 compared to the US national average of 100. This means your salary goes approximately 12% further in Bismarck than the national average. North Dakota has a 2.5% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Education Administrator

Master's in Education Administration. 15% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Education Administrator salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Bismarck (current)$84K88
Fargo$86K90