Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for education administrators, postsecondary is $42.94 an hour ($89,320 a year). About 2,510 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($104,590). Iowa ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for education administrators, postsecondary in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.83 | $59,960 |
| 25% of workers | $32.44 | $67,480 |
| Half of workers (median) | $42.94 | $89,320 |
| 75% of workers | $62.18 | $129,320 |
| 90% of workers | $83.78 | $174,270 |
Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | $108,400 | 220 |
| Iowa City | $101,330 | 320 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $85,060 | 190 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $83,180 | 370 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $82,250 | 230 |
| Sioux City | $81,830 | 80 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for education administrators, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 to 8 years (O*NET)
- 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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|---|---|
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