Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $108,760 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $73,820
90th percentile $156,810
Employed locally 90
National median $104,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,820
    25th
    $96,280
    50th (median)
    $108,760
    75th
    $130,440
    90th
    $156,810

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary vs area income 153% Median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary is 53% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $171,470
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $170,150
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $165,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,500
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $162,250
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $161,370

    Nearby metros — Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $161,340
    Visalia, CA $158,230
    California $151,890
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $141,020
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $138,130
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $136,160

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $85,550
    Medical and Health Services Managers $99,850
    Financial Managers $120,000
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $56,360
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $126,810
    Chief Executives $168,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Ames, IA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salaries?

    The median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary in Ames, IA is 4.5% above the national median of $104,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Ames?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary (10th percentile) earn around $73,820 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,280.