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Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

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Home › Management › Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary › Connecticut
Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Connecticut
$153,000 / year
≈ $12,750 per month · $73.56 per hour

BLS May 2025 state data for Connecticut · median $161,500
25th percentile
$128,500Average
$153,00075th percentile
$178,000
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
Alabama$100,000
Alaska$125,500
Arizona$100,000
Arkansas$93,500
California$158,000
Colorado$122,000
Connecticut$153,000
Delaware$134,500
District of Columbia$145,000
Florida$101,000
Georgia$111,500
Hawaii$129,500
Idaho$105,000
Illinois$122,500
Indiana$104,000
Iowa$117,000
Kansas$102,000
Kentucky$103,500
Louisiana$92,500
Maine$109,000
Maryland$136,000
Massachusetts$131,000
Michigan$111,000
Minnesota$126,000
Mississippi$90,000
Missouri$107,500
Montana$100,500
Nebraska$120,500
Nevada$111,500
New Hampshire$111,000
New Jersey$151,000
New Mexico$116,500
New York$148,500
North Carolina$94,000
North Dakota$117,000
Ohio$103,500
Oklahoma$95,500
Oregon$131,500
Pennsylvania$122,000
Rhode Island$122,500
South Carolina$109,000
South Dakota$95,000
Tennessee$104,000
Texas$100,000
Utah$129,500
Vermont$111,500
Virginia$120,000
Washington$166,000
West Virginia$84,500
Wisconsin$119,000
Wyoming$110,000
About this role

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary is a professional role within the function in the Management job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

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: Speaking Active Listening Learning Strategies Judgment and Decision Making Writing Reading Comprehension

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
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.
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).

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Gambling Manager$106,500
Emergency Management Director$106,000
Administrative Services Manager$134,500
Education Administrators, All Other$105,500
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$103,500
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Careers related to Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$131,000
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$67,000
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$75,000
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,000
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$74,500
Instructional Coordinator$83,500
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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