Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in Arizona

$51,909 $168,459
10th pct Median: $97,941 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$51,909
25th Percentile$70,518
50th (Median)$97,941
75th Percentile$135,159
90th (Top Earners)$168,459
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Arizona median salary of $97,941 for Education Administrators, Postsecondary has the purchasing power of approximately $94,446 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Arizona's higher cost of living (COL index: 103.7) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Education Administrators, Postsecondary make in Arizona?
Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Arizona earn a median annual salary of $97,941 per year ($47.09/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $99,940.
Is Arizona a good state for Education Administrators, Postsecondary?
Arizona pays slightly below the national average for education administrators, postsecondary. Cost of living in Arizona is near the national average (COL index: 103.7).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Arizona?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 103.7 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $97,941 salary in Arizona has the purchasing power of approximately $94,446 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Arizona reduce real purchasing power.
How does Arizona compare to neighboring states for Education Administrators, Postsecondary salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Arizona

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Radiologists $303,722
2 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $300,096
3 Neurologists $289,688
4 Surgeons, All Other $288,630
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $266,442
6 Physicians, Pathologists $239,042
7 General Internal Medicine Physicians $238,473
8 Obstetricians and Gynecologists $234,416
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Arizona

Education Administrators, Postsecondary work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the management sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: Bachelor's degree

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