Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $134,250 +29.1% vs national
Median hourly $64.54
10th percentile $80,620
90th percentile $224,310
Employed locally 300
National median $103,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,620
    25th
    $104,580
    50th (median)
    $134,250
    75th
    $164,400
    90th
    $224,310

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary vs area income 184% Median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary is 84% 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
    Binghamton, NY $180,760
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $136,880
    Rochester, NY $132,150
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $132,000
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $131,910
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $131,730

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$98,510
    Financial Managers$143,290
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$168,690
    Social and Community Service Managers$81,740
    Administrative Services Managers$108,410
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$111,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Ithaca, NY is $64.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $155.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in Ithaca, NY is 29.1% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $80,620 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,580.