Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $133,280 +28.2% vs national
Median hourly $64.08
10th percentile $107,600
90th percentile —
National median $103,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $107,600
    25th
    $107,600
    50th (median)
    $133,280
    75th
    $171,800

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary vs area income 154% Median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary is 54% 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
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $137,560
    Wisconsin $137,400
    Appleton, WI $135,690
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $132,470
    Green Bay, WI $124,960
    Eau Claire, WI $124,910

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $123,460
    Managers, All Other $120,970
    Financial Managers $149,180
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $138,010
    Sales Managers $151,610
    Medical and Health Services Managers $137,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Madison, WI is $64.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $124.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in Madison, WI is 28.2% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $107,600 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,600.