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.

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.