Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $86,050 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $41.37
10th percentile $54,250
90th percentile $145,240
Employed locally 390
National median $103,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,250
    25th
    $65,200
    50th (median)
    $86,050
    75th
    $126,590
    90th
    $145,240

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary vs area income 102% Median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary is 2% 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
    Visalia, CA $130,750
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $126,620
    California $123,840
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $122,060
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $121,070
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $121,040

    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, Postsecondary make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Des Moines, IA is $41.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in Des Moines, IA is 17.2% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $54,250 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,200.