How much does an Academic Dean make in Des Moines, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Academic Dean in Des Moines, IA is $150,401. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $116,065 to a high of $198,289, with most professionals earning between $132,428 and $175,468.

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Academic Dean Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Academic Dean Salary $116,065 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Academic Dean Salary $132,428 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Academic Dean Salary $150,401 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Academic Dean Salary $175,468 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Academic Dean Salary $198,289 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
25% $132,428 10% $116,065 90% $198,289 75% $175,468 $150,401 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Academic Dean ?

Dean is a title employed in In academic administrations such as colleges or universities for a person with significant authority over a specific academic unit, over a specific area of concern, or both. Deans are common in private preparatory schools, and occasionally found in middle schools and high schools as well....

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