Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $107,000 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $77,160
90th percentile $149,600
Employed locally 160
National median $104,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,160
    25th
    $94,900
    50th (median)
    $107,000
    75th
    $129,960
    90th
    $149,600

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary vs area income 155% Median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary is 55% 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 Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $76,150
    Financial Managers $116,030
    Medical and Health Services Managers $96,220
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary $89,890
    Industrial Production Managers $102,760
    Social and Community Service Managers $59,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary in Waterloo, IA is 2.8% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary (10th percentile) earn around $77,160 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,900.