Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary Salary in Dubuque, IA

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

Median annual salary $106,170 +2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $71,870
90th percentile $146,230
Employed locally 100
National median $104,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,870
    25th
    $95,900
    50th (median)
    $106,170
    75th
    $127,230
    90th
    $146,230

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary vs area income 140% Median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary is 40% 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 Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $87,290
    Financial Managers $111,900
    Medical and Health Services Managers $98,930
    Architectural and Engineering Managers $141,770
    Industrial Production Managers $103,170
    Sales Managers $112,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary in Dubuque, IA is 2% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary (10th percentile) earn around $71,870 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,900.