Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $141,700 +36.3% vs national
Median hourly $68.12
10th percentile $66,460
90th percentile $352,730
Employed locally 240
National median $103,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,460
    25th
    $86,130
    50th (median)
    $141,700
    75th
    $180,770
    90th
    $352,730

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary vs area income 237% Median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary is 137% 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
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $177,670
    Wisconsin $137,400
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $135,430
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $132,790
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $132,470

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$102,370
    Medical and Health Services Managers$100,390
    Industrial Production Managers$104,110
    Administrative Services Managers$100,740
    Financial Managers$127,130
    Facilities Managers$80,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Lafayette, IN is $68.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $169.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in Lafayette, IN is 36.3% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $66,460 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,130.