Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for education administrators, postsecondary is $56.94 an hour ($118,440 a year). About 1,770 people work in this job there.
That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($104,590). Colorado ranks 14th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for education administrators, postsecondary in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.82 | $80,740 |
| 25% of workers | $41.58 | $86,490 |
| Half of workers (median) | $56.94 | $118,440 |
| 75% of workers | $82.40 | $171,380 |
| 90% of workers | $115.08 | $239,370 |
Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $131,350 | 380 |
| Greeley | $128,750 | 60 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $120,560 | 730 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $107,310 | 250 |
| Colorado Springs | $103,310 | 120 |
| Pueblo | $103,150 | 50 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for education administrators, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.8% over ten years, little or no change · about 14,500 openings a year (BLS)
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