Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $111,470 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $70,920
90th percentile $155,460
Employed locally 820
National median $104,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,920
    25th
    $97,530
    50th (median)
    $111,470
    75th
    $131,850
    90th
    $155,460

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary vs area income 132% Median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary is 32% 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 Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$93,750
    Financial Managers$143,600
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$147,160
    Medical and Health Services Managers$103,370
    Managers, All Other$139,520
    Chief Executives$213,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary in Des Moines, IA is 7.1% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary (10th percentile) earn around $70,920 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,530.