Postsecondary Education Administrators
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$103,960
~$50/hr · ~$8,663/mo
US Jobs
227K
Slower than average
AI & Automation Risk
7/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 7/10
This occupation is heavily centered on digital information processing, including reviewing applications, analyzing student data, managing budgets, and maintaining academic records—all tasks where AI can significantly increase productivity or automate routine workflows. While roles like deans and student affairs officers require high-level human judgment and interpersonal relationship management, the underlying administrative and analytical work is highly susceptible to AI integration and restructuring.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton, NYBEST VALUE | $180,760 | Below avg (92.1) | $196,286 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $177,670 | Below avg (93.0) | $190,990 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $170,460 | Below avg (91.2) | $186,818 |
| Salisbury, MD | $141,910 | Below avg (92.6) | $153,179 |
| Napa, CA | $163,380 | Above avg (111.8) | $146,102 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $131,250 | Below avg (89.9) | $146,070 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $137,560 | Below avg (95.7) | $143,783 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $138,900 | Average (98.2) | $141,518 |
| Merced, CA | $140,160 | Average (99.6) | $140,697 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $130,780 | Below avg (94.1) | $138,980 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $131,910 | Below avg (94.9) | $138,968 |
| Madison, WI | $133,280 | Below avg (95.9) | $138,929 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $135,980 | Average (98.9) | $137,485 |
| Ithaca, NY | $134,250 | Average (99.5) | $134,887 |
| Topeka, KS | $115,540 | Below avg (85.8) | $134,601 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Master's degree
10-Year Growth
+2% (Slower than average)
Hourly Rate
~$50/hr
Monthly Income
~$8,663/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)