Careers · Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Illinois
Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Illinois
Education administrators at postsecondary institutions plan and direct student instruction, academic programs, and campus services. They work at universities, colleges, and community colleges, handling everything from curriculum development to student support systems In Illinois the median pay is $99,770 a year, 5% below the national median of $104,590.
$99,770median pay in Illinois, per year
$76,830–$128,420middle half earn
9,530employed in Illinois
$104,590U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Illinois
1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in Illinois or remote
1employer hiring
0posted in the last 7 days
MDwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingMonitoringInstructingTime Management
Knowledge areas
English LanguageAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServicePersonnel and Human ResourcesAdministrative
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Education Administrators, Postsecondary.
Licenses and training in Illinois
Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay in other states
New York · $139,640New Jersey · $131,570Massachusetts · $128,970Delaware · $128,570Wyoming · $127,960Washington · $127,630South Dakota · $126,160California · $125,460Wisconsin · $124,960Connecticut · $123,190
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O*NET-SOC 11-9033.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.