Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Job Zone 5 - Extensive preparation needed
Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.
Median pay: $105,870/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: -1.5% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 20,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Master's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues.
• Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavior or learning problems.
• Determine the scope of educational program offerings, and prepare drafts of course schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.
• Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques and to determine areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives.
• Enforce discipline and attendance rules.
• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff.
• Plan and lead professional development activities for teachers, administrators, and support staff.
What's the median pay for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary?
The median pay for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary is $105,870 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary?
Employment for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary is projected to change -1.5% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary?
Typical entry-level education: Master's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary?
About 20,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.