Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for education administrators, kindergarten through secondarys across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $116,100 ≈ $56/hr
National median salary $105,870
Total employment 328,330 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth -1.5%
Decline
Annual openings 20,800 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 333,300 → 328,100 (-5,100)
Typical entry education Master's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$160,570
- California$152,480
- Connecticut$148,040
- New Jersey$145,910
- New York$143,470
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$81,700
- Mississippi$87,000
- Louisiana$89,440
- Arkansas$90,510
- North Carolina$90,740
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $160,570 | $166,590 | $77 | +38.3% | 6,470 |
| 2 | California | $152,480 | $159,950 | $73 | +31.3% | 31,370 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $148,040 | $156,240 | $71 | +27.5% | 4,610 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $145,910 | $137,440 | $70 | +25.7% | 11,450 |
| 5 | New York | $143,470 | $138,830 | $69 | +23.6% | 19,210 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $140,030 | $137,470 | $67 | +20.6% | 1,930 |
| 7 | Maryland | $131,220 | $131,510 | $63 | +13% | 7,200 |
| 8 | Delaware | $130,130 | $132,710 | $63 | +12.1% | 1,100 |
| 9 | Oregon | $126,970 | $130,050 | $61 | +9.4% | 4,160 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $126,350 | $128,430 | $61 | +8.8% | 10,570 |
| 11 | Hawaii | $125,280 | $126,760 | $60 | +7.9% | 1,910 |
| 12 | Utah | $125,180 | $128,880 | $60 | +7.8% | 2,940 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $121,780 | $127,000 | $59 | +4.9% | 4,120 |
| 14 | Alaska | $121,280 | $125,520 | $58 | +4.5% | 890 |
| 15 | Illinois | $118,420 | $113,360 | $57 | +2% | 14,850 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $118,150 | $119,980 | $57 | +1.8% | 1,160 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $117,970 | $118,710 | $57 | +1.6% | 14,460 |
| 18 | Colorado | $117,650 | $110,530 | $57 | +1.3% | 5,760 |
| 19 | Nebraska | $116,560 | $110,580 | $56 | +0.4% | 1,860 |
| 20 | Virginia | $115,800 | $106,100 | $56 | -0.3% | 8,470 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $114,890 | $117,010 | $55 | -1% | 4,030 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $112,960 | $107,940 | $54 | -2.7% | 810 |
| 23 | Iowa | $112,820 | $104,260 | $54 | -2.8% | 3,310 |
| 24 | New Mexico | $112,330 | $107,720 | $54 | -3.2% | 2,290 |
| 25 | Vermont | $107,740 | $105,350 | $52 | -7.2% | 1,000 |
| 26 | Georgia | $107,710 | $103,360 | $52 | -7.2% | 7,530 |
| 27 | Nevada | $107,670 | $109,420 | $52 | -7.3% | 2,490 |
| 28 | Michigan | $107,240 | $104,020 | $52 | -7.6% | 9,610 |
| 29 | New Hampshire | $107,060 | $104,910 | $51 | -7.8% | 1,590 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $106,210 | $105,480 | $51 | -8.5% | 410 |
| 31 | Maine | $105,550 | $102,890 | $51 | -9.1% | 1,710 |
| 32 | South Carolina | $105,080 | $102,440 | $51 | -9.5% | 5,000 |
| 33 | Missouri | $103,640 | $100,400 | $50 | -10.7% | 7,120 |
| 34 | Idaho | $101,420 | $101,090 | $49 | -12.6% | 1,830 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $100,580 | $97,590 | $48 | -13.4% | 6,180 |
| 36 | Indiana | $100,420 | $98,770 | $48 | -13.5% | 6,990 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $100,190 | $99,920 | $48 | -13.7% | 4,940 |
| 38 | Ohio | $99,990 | $99,590 | $48 | -13.9% | 12,480 |
| 39 | Kansas | $98,480 | $100,530 | $47 | -15.2% | 2,520 |
| 40 | Florida | $97,750 | $96,490 | $47 | -15.8% | 16,960 |
| 41 | Montana | $97,130 | $95,700 | $47 | -16.3% | 930 |
| 42 | Alabama | $96,800 | $97,480 | $47 | -16.6% | 3,020 |
| 43 | Arizona | $96,790 | $97,480 | $47 | -16.6% | 5,270 |
| 44 | Texas | $96,510 | $93,910 | $46 | -16.9% | 37,140 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $92,320 | $86,630 | $44 | -20.5% | 4,320 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $91,960 | $88,390 | $44 | -20.8% | 680 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $90,740 | $83,180 | $44 | -21.8% | 11,220 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $90,510 | $86,330 | $44 | -22% | 2,760 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $89,440 | $83,360 | $43 | -23% | 5,080 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $87,000 | $82,800 | $42 | -25.1% | 3,170 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $81,700 | $80,650 | $39 | -29.6% | 1,480 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 516 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $174,260 | $166,970 | 3,360 |
| 2 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $171,910 | $164,050 | 1,170 |
| 3 | Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $170,970 | $164,920 | 120 |
| 4 | Bellingham, WA | $169,470 | $158,890 | 180 |
| 5 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $168,540 | $169,480 | 200 |
| 6 | Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $166,910 | $151,970 | 270 |
| 7 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $165,520 | $162,910 | 1,730 |
| 8 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $163,210 | $153,550 | 20,920 |
| 9 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $163,200 | $151,060 | 2,370 |
| 10 | Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $163,170 | $150,950 | 120 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing education administrators, kindergarten through secondarys (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | $136,140 | $130,250 | — |
| 2 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $129,070 | $130,320 | 1,950 |
| 3 | Elementary and Secondary Schools, State Government Owned | $128,150 | $130,880 | 2,820 |
| 4 | Educational Services, State Government Owned | $127,870 | $130,140 | 2,910 |
| 5 | State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $126,860 | $127,300 | 3,680 |
| 6 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $125,450 | $126,450 | 2,710 |
| 7 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $125,450 | $126,450 | 2,710 |
| 8 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $124,820 | $130,340 | 210 |
| 9 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $124,820 | $130,340 | 210 |
| 10 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $124,820 | $130,340 | 210 |
| 11 | Grantmaking and Giving Services | $121,600 | $149,880 | 60 |
| 12 | State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $114,950 | $116,610 | 770 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do education administrators, kindergarten through secondary make in the U.S.?
The median education administrators, kindergarten through secondary salary in the United States is $105,870 per year (mean $116,100), and about 80% earn between $76,280 and $167,770.
How much do education administrators, kindergarten through secondary make per hour?
Roughly $56 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $116,100 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays education administrators, kindergarten through secondary the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for education administrators, kindergarten through secondary at $160,570 per year (median $166,590).
What is the job outlook for education administrators, kindergarten through secondary?
Employment is projected to change -1.5% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 20,800 openings per year.
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