Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $131,350 +26.3% vs national
Median hourly $63.15
10th percentile $81,530
90th percentile $214,110
Employed locally 380
National median $103,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,530
    25th
    $102,170
    50th (median)
    $131,350
    75th
    $171,380
    90th
    $214,110

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary vs area income 128% Median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary is 28% 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
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $170,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $137,490
    Wisconsin $137,400
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $132,470
    Greeley, CO $128,750
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $128,170

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $147,810
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $202,270
    Managers, All Other $173,490
    Sales Managers $183,880
    Financial Managers $177,910
    Marketing Managers $172,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Boulder, CO is $63.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in Boulder, CO is 26.3% above 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $81,530 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,170.