Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay range in Madison
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $92,050 a year or less, while the top 10% make $258,790 or more. The middle half of education administrators, postsecondary in Madison earn between $111,820 and $178,540.
- $92K10th
- $112K25th
- $133KMedian
- $179K75th
- $259K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $163,710 | $13,642 | $78.71 |
| Median | $133,080 | $11,090 | $63.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $111,820 | $9,318 | $53.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $178,540 | $14,878 | $85.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay in Madison vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Education administrators, postsecondary in Madison earn 21% more than the Wisconsin average ($135,200) and 29% more than the U.S. average ($126,540). At the median the gap is +27% against the U.S. median of $104,590.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $163,710 | $133,080 | $92,050 | $258,790 | n/a |
| Wisconsin | $135,200 | $124,960 | $78,890 | $198,850 | 1,190 |
| 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 Madison
On the average salary of $163,710, a single filer in Madison takes home about $115,126 a year, or $9,594 a month and $4,428 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 Madison a good place for education administrators, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Madison area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $163,710 buys what about $168,275 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Madison ($58,080). A typical home costs $452,769, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in other Wisconsin cities
Madison ranks 1st of 7 Wisconsin metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
All Education Administrators, Postsecondary salaries in Wisconsin
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 Madison: questions
How much do education administrators, postsecondary make an hour in Madison?
$78.71 an hour on average, and $63.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level education administrators, postsecondary salary in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $92,050 a year and the 25th percentile is $111,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the education administrators, postsecondary take-home pay in Madison?
About $115,126 a year ($9,594 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $163,710.
Do education administrators, postsecondary earn more in Madison than elsewhere?
The average here is 29% 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 Madison, WI (31540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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).
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