Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $111,900 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $53.80
10th percentile $58,310
90th percentile $234,080
Employed locally 290
National median $103,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,310
    25th
    $73,990
    50th (median)
    $111,900
    75th
    $175,310
    90th
    $234,080

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary vs area income 144% Median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary is 44% 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $138,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $136,880
    Delaware $135,610
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $135,590
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $135,430
    Harrisonburg, VA $134,270

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $75,190
    Financial Managers $138,490
    Managers, All Other $101,870
    Sales Managers $167,210
    Medical and Health Services Managers $95,980
    Marketing Managers $166,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Fayetteville, AR is $53.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $104.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in Fayetteville, AR is 7.6% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $58,310 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,990.