SOC 11-9032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary — Miami
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Miami, FL is $101,520 per year, close to the national median of $105,870 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Miami, FL is $101,520 per year, close to the national median of $105,870 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $63,180 at the tenth percentile to more than $139,280 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $81,890 to $124,250.
The area has 4,540 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.6 of every thousand jobs. Sebastian leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $106,670. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 95th of 678 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,180 | −40.3% |
| 25th | $81,890 | −22.7% |
| Median (50th) | $101,520 | −4.1% |
| 75th | $124,250 | +17.4% |
| 90th | $139,280 | +31.6% |
| Mean | $104,770 | −1.0% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebastian | $106,670 | 140 | |
| 2 | North Port | $106,560 | 500 | |
| 3 | Naples | $101,980 | 240 | |
| 4 | Tampa | $101,730 | 2,030 | |
| 5 | Port St. Lucie | $101,300 | 310 | |
| 6 | Crestview | $98,920 | 190 | |
| 7 | Deltona | $97,070 | 420 | |
| 8 | Ocala | $96,140 | 280 | |
| 9 | Cape Coral | $95,100 | 490 | |
| 10 | Wildwood | $85,550 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Miami run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $101,520 buys what $98,182 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$101,520as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$98,182US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $101,520 a year, 4.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $63,180 to $139,280 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,540 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sebastian, at $106,670.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Miami, FL?
The median annual wage is $101,520, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $105,870, so pay in Miami, FL is 4.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Miami, FL earns more than $139,280 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $63,180 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Sebastian, at $106,670 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,540 jobs in this occupation in Miami, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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