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  1. Occupations
  2. Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.

SOC: 11-9032.00

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.
MetricU.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
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

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 & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • Desktop computers
  • Digital projectors
  • Fire alarm systems
  • Interactive whiteboards
  • Laptop computers
  • Multi-line telephone systems
  • Personal computers
  • Photocopying equipment
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Education Administrators, Postsecondary 11-9033.00
  • Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare 11-9031.00
  • Special Education Teachers, Elementary School 25-2056.00
  • Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 25-2021.00
  • Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 25-2031.00

Moderately Similar

  • Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 25-2022.00
  • Instructional Coordinators 25-9031.00
  • Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 25-2058.00
  • Education Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1081.00
  • Training and Development Managers 11-3131.00

Related

  • Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education 25-9042.00
  • Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School 25-2023.00
  • Teaching Assistants, Special Education 25-9043.00
  • Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 25-2012.00
  • Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten 25-2055.00
  • Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors 25-3011.00
  • Social and Community Service Managers 11-9151.00
  • Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors 21-1012.00
  • Special Education Teachers, Middle School 25-2057.00
  • Tutors 25-3041.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateGraduate Certificate in Leadership StudiesIssuer: Troy University
  • Education Specialist DegreeEducation Specialist in Instructional Leadership and AdministrationIssuer: Troy University
  • Education Specialist DegreeEducational Specialist in Teacher LeadershipIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Doctoral DegreeDoctor of Education in Educational LeadershipIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Education Specialist DegreeEducational Specialist in Educational LeadershipIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Arts in Education: Educational LeadershipIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateInstructional Leadership P-12 (Graduate Certificate)Issuer: Jacksonville State University
  • Master's DegreeInstructional Leadership P-12, MSEdIssuer: Jacksonville State University
  • Education Specialist DegreeInstructional Leadership P-12, EdSIssuer: Jacksonville State University
  • Doctoral DegreeEducational Leadership, EdDIssuer: Jacksonville State University