Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $115,540 +11.1% vs national
Median hourly $55.55
10th percentile $59,040
90th percentile $213,710
Employed locally 60
National median $103,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,040
    25th
    $76,950
    50th (median)
    $115,540
    75th
    $166,180
    90th
    $213,710

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary vs area income 170% Median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary is 70% 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
    Lawrence, KS $140,710
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $117,790
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $109,790
    Manhattan, KS $108,890
    Wichita, KS $107,780
    Jackson, MS $105,870

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $81,600
    Medical and Health Services Managers $106,500
    Financial Managers $136,100
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $135,970
    Chief Executives $122,040
    Sales Managers $151,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Topeka, KS is $55.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in Topeka, KS is 11.1% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $59,040 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,950.