SOC 11-9033 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Education Administrators, Postsecondary — Cape Coral
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Cape Coral, FL is $84,310 a year, trailing the national median of $104,590 by 19.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Cape Coral, FL is $84,310 a year, trailing the national median of $104,590 by 19.4%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $81,580 and $102,680. The lowest tenth earn under $66,140, while the highest tenth earn more than $131,260.
Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $103,040. Of the 431 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 70th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,140 | −36.8% |
| 25th | $81,580 | −22.0% |
| Median (50th) | $84,310 | −19.4% |
| 75th | $102,680 | −1.8% |
| 90th | $131,260 | +25.5% |
| Mean | $96,760 | −7.5% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $103,040 | 70 | |
| 2 | Miami | $98,840 | — | |
| 3 | Panama City | $97,560 | 60 | |
| 4 | Deltona | $96,320 | 350 | |
| 5 | Tampa | $86,410 | — | |
| 6 | North Port | $82,500 | 220 | |
| 7 | Jacksonville | $81,490 | — | |
| 8 | Orlando | $81,260 | — | |
| 9 | Lakeland | $79,990 | 290 | |
| 10 | Pensacola | $79,640 | 320 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cape Coral run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $84,310 buys what $81,538 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 22.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$84,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$81,538US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $84,310 a year, 19.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $66,140 to $131,260 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $103,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Cape Coral, FL?
The median annual wage is $84,310, or $40.54 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $104,590, so pay in Cape Coral, FL is 19.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Cape Coral, FL earns more than $131,260 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $66,140 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Naples, at $103,040 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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