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 PrincipalMiddle School PrincipalPrincipalSuperintendent
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
| 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 CassandraIBM SPSS StatisticsMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft WordSASThe MathWorks MATLAB
Technology Skills
ACS Technologies HeadMasterAttendance tracking softwareBlackbaud The Education EdgeBlackboard softwareBloomzCommon CurriculumComputer Resources MMSDesmos
Tools & Equipment
Desktop computersDigital projectorsFire alarm systemsInteractive whiteboardsLaptop computersMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computersPhotocopying equipment