Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay range in Terre Haute
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $186,340 or more. The middle half of education administrators, postsecondary in Terre Haute earn between $79,120 and $161,340.
- $62K10th
- $79K25th
- $104KMedian
- $161K75th
- $186K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $118,080 | $9,840 | $56.77 |
| Median | $103,780 | $8,648 | $49.89 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,120 | $6,593 | $38.04 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $161,340 | $13,445 | $77.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay in Terre Haute vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Education administrators, postsecondary in Terre Haute earn about the same as the Indiana average ($118,630) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($126,540). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $104,590.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute | $118,080 | $103,780 | $62,370 | $186,340 | n/a |
| Indiana | $118,630 | $98,000 | $61,030 | $213,580 | 3,370 |
| United States | $126,540 | $104,590 | $64,560 | $215,620 | 180,470 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Terre Haute
On the average salary of $118,080, a single filer in Terre Haute takes home about $86,045 a year, or $7,170 a month and $3,309 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Terre Haute's local income tax (2%).
Is Terre Haute a good place for education administrators, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Terre Haute area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.8), so the average $118,080 buys what about $134,492 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Terre Haute ($44,870). A typical home costs $167,654, or 1.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in other Indiana cities
Terre Haute ranks 2nd of 6 Indiana metro areas for this job; Lafayette pays the most ($155,450).
- Lafayette$155,450
- Terre Haute$118,080
- Indianapolis$117,440
- Evansville$102,280
- South Bend$98,830
- Fort Wayne$95,280
All Education Administrators, Postsecondary salaries in Indiana
Highest-paying cities for education administrators, postsecondary
Augusta, GA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($257,050).
- Augusta, GA$257,050
- Merced, CA$197,170
- Binghamton, NY$192,830
- Lansing, MI$187,140
- Santa Cruz, CA$183,730
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Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in Terre Haute: questions
How much do education administrators, postsecondary make an hour in Terre Haute?
$56.77 an hour on average, and $49.89 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level education administrators, postsecondary salary in Terre Haute?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,120, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the education administrators, postsecondary take-home pay in Terre Haute?
About $86,045 a year ($7,170 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $118,080. Includes Terre Haute's local income tax (2%).
Do education administrators, postsecondary earn more in Terre Haute than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($126,540).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9033; area Terre Haute, IN (45460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Terre Haute's local income tax (2%).
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