Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $97,430 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $46.84
10th percentile $56,510
90th percentile $179,850
Employed locally 430
National median $103,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,510
    25th
    $67,020
    50th (median)
    $97,430
    75th
    $134,980
    90th
    $179,850

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary vs area income 118% Median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary is 18% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Administrators, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $180,760
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $177,670
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $170,460
    Yakima, WA $166,310
    Napa, CA $163,380
    Alaska $147,190

    Nearby metros — Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $129,330
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $128,110
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $113,100
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $107,480
    Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $105,850
    Cedar Rapids, IA $104,350

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $82,390
    Chief Executives $172,780
    Financial Managers $127,670
    Sales Managers $116,140
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $156,460
    Construction Managers $108,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Education Administrators, Postsecondary make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Boise City, ID is $46.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.70 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Education Administrators, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in Boise City, ID is 6.3% below the national median of $103,960. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Boise City?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $56,510 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,020.