Education and Childcare Administrators Salary in Iowa
Also called: Childcare Center Directors
Education and Childcare Administrators in Iowa earn a median of $47,480 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,480
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($59,300)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,020
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,080; the top 10% earn over $73,290. Nationally the range is $38,580 to $98,240.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$104,260 median in Iowa
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$89,320 median in Iowa
- Fitness and Wellness Coordinators$69,720 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Social and Community Service Managers$65,940 median in Iowa
- Human Resources Managers$126,370 median in Iowa
- Instructional Coordinators$74,970 median in Iowa
Education and Childcare Administrators pay in Iowa
How much do education and childcare administrators make in Iowa?
The median is $47,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,080 and the top 10% earn over $73,290. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for education and childcare administrators?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 50 (−20% vs. the national median of $59,300). Living costs are not included.