SOC 11-9032 · May 2025 · United States
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary across the United States is $105,870 per year, measured over 328,330 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $166,590.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
The next ten years
Projected to decline
- Change in jobs, 2024 to 2034
- -1.5%
- Openings per year
- 20,800
- Typical entry-level education
- Master's degree
- Related work experience
- 5 years or more
Includes jobs opened by workers leaving the occupation, not only new positions.
Projections are based on 2024 employment and run to 2034. The wages above are from the May 2025 survey, a separate BLS programme on a different release cycle, so the two are not two views of one dataset.
Where the pay is highest for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Pay for this occupation varies by 106.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $166,590 and West Virginia pays $80,650.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $166,590 | 6,470 | |
| 2 | California | $159,950 | 31,370 | |
| 3 | Connecticut | $156,240 | 4,610 | |
| 4 | New York | $138,830 | 19,210 | |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $137,470 | 1,930 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | $137,440 | 11,450 | |
| 7 | Delaware | $132,710 | 1,100 | |
| 8 | Maryland | $131,510 | 7,200 | |
| 9 | Oregon | $130,050 | 4,160 | |
| 10 | Utah | $128,880 | 2,940 |
States with the most Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 37,140 | $93,910 | |
| 2 | California | 31,370 | $159,950 | |
| 3 | New York | 19,210 | $138,830 | |
| 4 | Florida | 16,960 | $96,490 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 14,850 | $113,360 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 14,460 | $118,710 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 12,480 | $99,590 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | 11,450 | $137,440 | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 11,220 | $83,180 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 10,570 | $128,430 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $174,260 | 3,360 |
| 2 | Bridgeport | $171,910 | 1,170 |
| 3 | Mount Vernon | $170,970 | 120 |
| 4 | Bellingham | $169,470 | 180 |
| 5 | Bremerton | $168,540 | 200 |
| 6 | Olympia | $166,910 | 270 |
| 7 | San Jose | $165,520 | 1,730 |
| 8 | New York | $163,210 | 20,920 |
| 9 | San Diego | $163,200 | 2,370 |
| 10 | Wenatchee | $163,170 | 120 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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