Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary by state
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About this role
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary is a professional role within the function in the Management job family.
Typical entry preparation: Master's Degree and 2 to 5 years of related work experience, per O*NET occupational data. Advancement typically requires additional years in role.
What Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondarys do
Typical education: Master's Degree
Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues.
Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavior or learning problems.
Determine the scope of educational program offerings, and prepare drafts of course schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.
Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques and to determine areas for improvement.
Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives.
Top skills:SpeakingActive ListeningLearning StrategiesJudgment and Decision MakingWritingReading Comprehension
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Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary pay by experience level
Entry level$79,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$89,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$109,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$139,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$173,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
-1.5%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
20,800
projected openings per year
Declining
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary by industry
Educational Services
323,630 workers
$120,000
Elementary and Secondary Schools
322,020 workers
$120,000
Educational Services, Local Government Owned
260,410 workers
$122,500
Educational Services, Privately Owned
60,310 workers
$109,500
Educational Services, State Government Owned
2,910 workers
$134,500
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
2,710 workers
$131,000
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
1,950 workers
$135,000
Educational Support Services
1,270 workers
$114,500
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
770 workers
$120,500
Social Assistance
630 workers
$88,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Typical duties and FLSA status
Core duties
Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues.
Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavior or learning problems.
Determine the scope of educational program offerings, and prepare drafts of course schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.
Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques and to determine areas for improvement.
Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives.
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Exempt · Professional, Administrative, or Executive exemption
Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Exempt when paid above the salary threshold, provided they satisfy the duties test for one of the FLSA exemption categories. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
How this role compares
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary pays 17% below the average across 58 roles in the Management job family (family average $144,000).
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary make?
The average base salary for a Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in the United States is $120,000 per year, or about $57.69 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $89,000 and $139,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Management roles?
The Management job family averages $144,000 across 58 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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