How much does an education and childcare administrator make in Iowa?
$47,480a year
Median yearly pay for education and childcare administrators in Iowa. That is $22.83 an hour or $3,957 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.83
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,080Median: $47,480Highest 10%: $73,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,080 | $17.35 | |
| 25th | $40,140 | $19.30 | |
| Median | $47,480 | $22.83 | |
| 75th | $59,630 | $28.67 | |
| 90th | $73,290 | $35.24 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux City, IA | $52,880 |
| Davenport, IA | $51,810 |
| Dubuque, IA | $49,650 |
| Des Moines, IA | $49,210 |
| Omaha, NE | $48,540 |
| Ames, IA | $47,660 |
| Iowa City, IA | $47,570 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $47,370 |
| Waterloo, IA | $45,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education and childcare administrators.
| 41. Arizona | $48,160 |
| 42. Montana | $48,140 |
| 43. Missouri | $47,940 |
| 44. Iowa | $47,480 |
| 45. Oklahoma | $46,690 |
| 46. Louisiana | $46,030 |
| 47. West Virginia | $45,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education and childcare administrator make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $22.83 ($47,480 a year).
Do education and childcare administrators make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $47,480 against $59,300 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Iowa rank for education and childcare administrator pay?
Iowa ranks 44 of 50 states.
Which city in Iowa pays education and childcare administrators the most?
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, with a median of $52,880 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.