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Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in Colorado
Ranked #8 of 51 · CO
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of education administrators, postsecondarys in Colorado earn between $80,740 and $239,370. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean education administrators, postsecondary salary in Colorado is $142,720, about 12.8% above the U.S. average ($126,540). That works out to roughly $69/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $131,350 | $146,430 | 380 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $129,300 | $128,440 | 40 |
| Greeley, CO | $128,750 | $141,350 | 60 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $120,560 | $152,930 | 730 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $107,310 | $144,300 | 250 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $103,310 | $119,560 | 120 |
| Pueblo, CO | $103,150 | $115,140 | 50 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $101,400 | $122,310 | 40 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do education administrators, postsecondary make in Colorado?
The median education administrators, postsecondary salary in Colorado is $118,440 per year (mean $142,720), and about 80% earn between $80,740 and $239,370.
How much do education administrators, postsecondary make per hour in Colorado?
Roughly $69 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $142,720 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Colorado a high-paying state for education administrators, postsecondary?
Colorado ranks #8 of 51 states for education administrators, postsecondary pay. Its mean salary of $142,720 is about 12.8% above the U.S. average of $126,540.
Which metro areas in Colorado pay education administrators, postsecondary the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Colorado for education administrators, postsecondary are Boulder, CO ($131,350), Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area ($129,300), Greeley, CO ($128,750), by median annual wage.
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