Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.
Common Job Titles
- Elementary Principal
- Middle School Principal
- Principal
- Superintendent
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
319,630
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $72,400. 25th percentile: U.S. $83,840. 50th percentile: U.S. $104,070. 75th percentile: U.S. $132,550. 90th percentile: U.S. $165,820. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $72,400 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $165,820 |
| Workers on average earn | $113,360 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Administration and Management4.5/5
- English Language4.5/5
- Education and Training4.3/5
- Personnel and Human Resources4.2/5
- Customer and Personal Service4.2/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Apache Cassandra
- IBM SPSS Statistics
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Word
- SAS
- The MathWorks MATLAB
Technology Skills
- ACS Technologies HeadMaster
- Attendance tracking software
- Blackbaud The Education Edge
- Blackboard software
- Bloomz
- Common Curriculum
- Computer Resources MMS
- Desmos
Tools & Equipment
- Desktop computers
- Digital projectors
- Fire alarm systems
- Interactive whiteboards
- Laptop computers
- Multi-line telephone systems
- Personal computers
- Photocopying equipment