Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Education Administrator, Kindergarten through Secondary Education Postgraduate degree This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $83,300 This is the median salary for this occupation. Elementary, middle, and high school principals oversee all school operations, including daily school activities. General Information Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Education Administrator, Kindergarten through Secondary Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 118 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 118 openings per year are projected for Education Administrator, Kindergarten through Secondary. +9.4% Employment Change Employment for Education Administrator, Kindergarten through Secondary is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 9.4% between 2025 and 2030. $40.03 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $40.03/hour. Entry level workers are paid $30.63, while experienced workers are paid $48.25. The median wage is significantly above the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 1,390 Education Administrator, Kindergarten through Secondary in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 1,520. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Education Administrator, Kindergarten through Secondary are Elementary and Secondary Schools, Religious Organizations, and All Other Industries. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Education Administrator, Kindergarten through Secondary include Administration and Management, Education and Training, and Personnel and Human Resources. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Education Administrator, Kindergarten through Secondary is Postgraduate degree. 87% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
