How much does an education administrator make in Iowa?
$89,320a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in Iowa. That is $42.94 an hour or $7,443 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.94
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,960Median: $89,320Highest 10%: $174,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,960 | $28.83 | |
| 25th | $67,480 | $32.44 | |
| Median | $89,320 | $42.94 | |
| 75th | $129,300 | $62.17 | |
| 90th | $174,300 | $83.78 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $108,400 |
| Iowa City, IA | $101,300 |
| Omaha, NE | $97,620 |
| Waterloo, IA | $85,060 |
| Des Moines, IA | $83,180 |
| Davenport, IA | $82,250 |
| Sioux City, IA | $81,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education administrators.
| 40. Indiana | $98,000 |
| 41. Nebraska | $96,030 |
| 42. South Carolina | $95,570 |
| 43. Iowa | $89,320 |
| 44. Nevada | $88,810 |
| 45. Maine | $88,180 |
| 46. Ohio | $87,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $42.94 ($89,320 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $89,320 against $104,600 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Iowa rank for education administrator pay?
Iowa ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays education administrators the most?
Cedar Rapids, IA, with a median of $108,400 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.