Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary Salary: $150,347 Median Pay (2026 stats)
TL;DR
About 319,630 education administrators, kindergarten through secondary nationally earn a mean of $150,347. Employment in the series shown rose about 14% from the first to the last year; projections imply about 6.9% annual growth.
Key Statistics
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary: what the data shows
Common questions about education administrators, kindergarten through secondary careers, answered from BLS OEWS and O*NET in this repository.
What is a education administrators, kindergarten through secondary?
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under SOC 11-9032.
U.S. employment in our OEWS extract is about 319,630 workers.
What does a education administrators, kindergarten through secondary do?
O*NET work activities rated highest for this occupation include Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships, Getting Information, Making Decisions and Solving Problems, Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates, Analyzing Data or Information, Coaching and Developing Others, and related tasks. See Work Activities for the full list.
How much does a education administrators, kindergarten through secondary make?
BLS national median annual wage: $104,070 (May 2024 in our extract).
Mean annual wage in our occupational extract: $150,347 — higher than the median, which often reflects top earners in the distribution.
| Wage percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $101,997 |
| 25th percentile | $128,723 |
| Median (50th) | $154,706 |
| 75th percentile | $170,769 |
| 90th percentile | $201,763 |
What education do you need?
For Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary, O*NET incumbent surveys in our extract most often report: Some college (29%), High School or Equivalent (27%), Bachelors Degree (22%).
These are education levels of current workers, not minimum legal requirements.
What skills do you need?
O*NET ratings for this occupation emphasize skills such as Speaking, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Social Perceptiveness, Learning Strategies, Reading Comprehension, and knowledge areas including Administration and Management, English Language, Education and Training, Personnel and Human Resources. See Education & Skills for detail.
Is education administrators, kindergarten through secondary in demand?
Historical employment trend in our series implies about 6.9% annual growth (compound rate in the extract).
Five-year projected employment change: 39.4%.
Ten-year projected employment change: 94.2%.
Current U.S. headcount: 319,630.
We report federal series only—compare wages, growth, and openings against your target market.
Where do education administrators, kindergarten through secondarys work?
Top industries by employment share in our OEWS industry extract:
| Industry | Employment | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 629,300 | 25.3% |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 626,040 | 25.2% |
| Cross-industry | 319,630 | 12.8% |
| Educational Services | 314,650 | 12.7% |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | 259,950 | 10.4% |
| Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 255,740 | 10.3% |
See Industry for charts.
What degrees lead to this career?
Common majors for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in O*NET:
See Related degrees.
What careers are related?
Other occupations linked through shared degree pathways in our mapping:
| Occupation | U.S. employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Database Administrators | 73,180 | $104,620 |
| Sales Managers | 603,710 | $138,060 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 176,420 | $103,960 |
| Public Relations Managers | 76,060 | $138,520 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | 20,070 | $140,360 |
| Construction Managers | 348,330 | $106,980 |
| Carpenters | 697,740 | $59,310 |
Employment
Employment and salary information for the Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary workforce.
Employment Over Time
319,630 Workforce in 2023
The Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary workforce has been growing over time.
Historical employment trends for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$150,347 Average Wage
In 2023, Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary earned an average of $150,347.
Wage ranking compared to other occupations.
Wage Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary.
Salary distribution for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary.
Employment Growth Projections
6.9% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
185,981 Projected Employment (5 years)
Projected growth: 39.4%
259,172 Projected Employment (10 years)
Projected growth: 94.2%
This occupation is projected to grow at 6.9% annually, indicating strong future demand.
Historical employment trends and future projections for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary.
Industry
Information on the industries that employ Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary and on wages for those in the field.
Occupations by Industries
This graphic shows the share of Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary employed by various industries.
Industry distribution for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary.
Wage Trends by Industry
5.9% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate
Historical wage growth trends by industry for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary.
Geographic Distribution
Employment and wage information by geographic location for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary.
Metropolitan employment on this page is from the California OEWS extract. Area names omit state codes; all listed metros are in California, so the state chart shows California totals (not a multi-state ranking).
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- CA: 30,980 employees, $150,851 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD: 8,360 employees, $148,488 avg wage
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA: 3,430 employees, $155,032 avg wage
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad MSA: 2,490 employees, $149,614 avg wage
- Oakland-Fremont-Berkeley MD: 2,300 employees, $156,171 avg wage
- Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine MD: 2,190 employees, $148,491 avg wage
- Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom MSA: 2,090 employees, $150,398 avg wage
- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara MSA: 1,810 employees, $164,372 avg wage
- San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City MD: 1,470 employees, $155,673 avg wage
- Fresno MSA: 1,310 employees, $138,960 avg wage
- Bakersfield-Delano MSA: 960 employees, $147,617 avg wage
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary.
Diversity
Demographic information on Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in the US.
Gender and Age
The workforce of Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in 2023 was 319,630 people, with 62.0% women and 38.0% men.
Gender and age distribution for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary.
Races
Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.
Race and ethnicity distribution for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary.
Education & Skills
Data on higher education choices and required skills for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary.
Majors
The most common majors achieved by Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in 2023 were Education, Business Administration, Management.
Common majors for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary.
Education Levels
The main educational levels achieved by Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary workers.
Education level distribution for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary.
Skills
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary need many skills, but most especially Speaking, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Social Perceptiveness, Learning Strategies.
Required skills for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge areas and abilities required for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary.
Knowledge Areas
The most important knowledge areas for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary include Administration and Management, English Language, Education and Training, Personnel and Human Resources, Customer and Personal Service.
Knowledge areas required for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary.
Abilities
Key abilities needed for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary include Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Written Expression, Written Comprehension, Deductive Reasoning.
Required abilities for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary.
Work Activities
Common work activities performed by Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary.
Daily Activities
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary spend their time on activities such as Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships, Getting Information, Making Decisions and Solving Problems, Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates, Analyzing Data or Information.
Most important work activities for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary.
About
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
The average yearly wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary was $150,347 in 2023.
SOC Code
11-9032 - Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Insights and Analysis
High earnings profile: Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary reports an average salary of $150,347, placing it among stronger-paying occupations.
Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 319,630 workers, indicating sustained demand.
Forward outlook: Projected annual growth is 6.9%, which should inform long-term career planning.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.
All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.