How much does an education administrator make in Iowa?
$92,970a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in Iowa. That is $44.70 an hour or $7,748 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.70
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,320Median: $92,970Highest 10%: $165,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,320 | $25.63 | |
| 25th | $62,610 | $30.10 | |
| Median | $92,970 | $44.70 | |
| 75th | $148,600 | $71.44 | |
| 90th | $165,800 | $79.70 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $104,800 |
| Omaha, NE | $88,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education administrators.
| 24. Alabama | $94,610 |
| 25. Rhode Island | $93,980 |
| 26. Washington | $93,590 |
| 27. Iowa | $92,970 |
| 28. Wisconsin | $88,470 |
| 29. Minnesota | $88,330 |
| 30. Massachusetts | $86,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $44.70 ($92,970 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $92,970 against $95,200 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Iowa rank for education administrator pay?
Iowa ranks 27 of 49 states.
Which city in Iowa pays education administrators the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $104,800 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.