Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in Northwest Illinois

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

Median annual salary $83,550 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $40.17
10th percentile $61,650
90th percentile $123,310
Employed locally 50
National median $103,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,650
    25th
    $78,550
    50th (median)
    $83,550
    75th
    $99,260
    90th
    $123,310

    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 Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $79,760
    Financial Managers $121,910
    Industrial Production Managers $109,550
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $98,420
    Medical and Health Services Managers $100,670
    Sales Managers $122,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Northwest Illinois is $40.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in Northwest Illinois is 19.6% below 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 Illinois?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $61,650 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,550.