Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $105,300 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $50.63
10th percentile $75,850
90th percentile $170,880
Employed locally 60
National median $103,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,850
    25th
    $82,670
    50th (median)
    $105,300
    75th
    $127,040
    90th
    $170,880

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$107,200
    Construction Managers$98,600
    Managers, All Other$128,860
    Medical and Health Services Managers$139,180
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$92,410
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$107,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Northwest Colorado is $50.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in Northwest Colorado is 1.3% 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $75,850 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,670.