How much does an education administrator make in Iowa?
$104,300a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in Iowa. That is $50.13 an hour or $8,688 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.13
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,350Median: $104,300Highest 10%: $154,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,350 | $37.19 | |
| 25th | $97,830 | $47.03 | |
| Median | $104,300 | $50.13 | |
| 75th | $130,000 | $62.50 | |
| 90th | $154,000 | $74.04 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $122,000 |
| Des Moines, IA | $118,000 |
| Ames, IA | $106,500 |
| Davenport, IA | $105,500 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $105,200 |
| Sioux City, IA | $104,400 |
| Iowa City, IA | $103,400 |
| Waterloo, IA | $103,200 |
| Dubuque, IA | $102,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education administrators.
| 25. Wyoming | $105,500 |
| 26. Vermont | $105,400 |
| 27. New Hampshire | $104,900 |
| 28. Iowa | $104,300 |
| 29. Michigan | $104,000 |
| 30. Georgia | $103,400 |
| 31. Maine | $102,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $50.13 ($104,300 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $104,300 against $105,900 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Iowa rank for education administrator pay?
Iowa ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays education administrators the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $122,000 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.