Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Iowa
Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Iowa earn a median salary of $85,597 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -17.7% vs the national median of $103,960. An estimated 2,100 education administrators, postsecondary are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $67,370 to $109,960 depending on location.
$85,597
Avg median salary in Iowa
$109,960
Highest paying metro
$67,370
Lowest paying metro
2,100
Employed in Iowa
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Education Administrators, Postsecondary
inEducation Administrators, Postsecondary salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | $109,960 | $86,470 | $183,340 | 410 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $104,350 | $77,070 | $104,350 | 190 |
| Waterloo, IA | $89,890 | $66,930 | $107,950 | 250 |
| Des Moines, IA | $86,050 | $65,200 | $126,590 | 390 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $80,850 | $62,440 | $105,760 | 240 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $78,770 | $62,180 | $105,780 | 80 |
| Northwest Iowa | $77,590 | $63,500 | $94,310 | 190 |
| Southeast Iowa | $75,540 | $50,710 | $98,100 | 310 |
| Southwest Iowa | $67,370 | $49,030 | $82,110 | 40 |