Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay range in Lawrence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $86,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $358,190 or more. The middle half of education administrators, postsecondary in Lawrence earn between $110,020 and $180,190.
- $87K10th
- $110K25th
- $141KMedian
- $180K75th
- $358K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $159,010 | $13,251 | $76.45 |
| Median | $140,710 | $11,726 | $67.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $110,020 | $9,168 | $52.89 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $180,190 | $15,016 | $86.63 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay in Lawrence vs. Kansas and the U.S.
Education administrators, postsecondary in Lawrence earn 21% more than the Kansas average ($131,360) and 26% more than the U.S. average ($126,540). At the median the gap is +35% against the U.S. median of $104,590.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | $159,010 | $140,710 | $86,590 | $358,190 | 420 |
| Kansas | $131,360 | $110,020 | $62,750 | $227,000 | 1,760 |
| 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 Lawrence
On the average salary of $159,010, a single filer in Lawrence takes home about $111,876 a year, or $9,323 a month and $4,303 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lawrence a good place for education administrators, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lawrence area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.2), so the average $159,010 buys what about $176,202 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Lawrence ($47,390). A typical home costs $340,687, or 2.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in other Kansas cities
Lawrence ranks 1st of 4 Kansas metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
All Education Administrators, Postsecondary salaries in Kansas
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 Lawrence: questions
How much do education administrators, postsecondary make an hour in Lawrence?
$76.45 an hour on average, and $67.65 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level education administrators, postsecondary salary in Lawrence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $86,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $110,020, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the education administrators, postsecondary take-home pay in Lawrence?
About $111,876 a year ($9,323 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $159,010.
Do education administrators, postsecondary earn more in Lawrence than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% more 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 Lawrence, KS (29940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 6.94, this job is 6.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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