Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
SOC: 11-9032 O*NET: 11-9032.00
Median Salary
$104,070
per year
Job Growth
📉 -1.5%
Slower (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
20.8
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree
Job Zone 5
Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.
What does a Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$72,400
10th percentile
Early Career
$83,840
25th percentile
Median
$104,070
50th percentile
Experienced
$132,550
75th percentile
Top Earners
$165,820
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$72,400
25th
$83,840
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$104,070
Mean: $113,360
75th
$132,550
90th
$165,820
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $93,420 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $83,840 and $132,550
- •Salary spread is 46.8% around the median, showing high variation
- •Total national employment: 319,630 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Low Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:333,300
Top Industries
Educational Services17.9%
Elementary and Secondary Schools17.7%
Social Assistance0.3%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:-1.5%
Annual Openings:20,800
Employment Projections
2024 (Current)333,300
Current
2034 (Projected)328,100
-1.5%
-5,100
Employment Change
-1.5%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: More slowly than average
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 50 locations
Texas
35,900 jobs$86,3301.25x
California
33,400 jobs$151,8900.89x
New York
19,300 jobs$137,8700.98x
Florida
15,900 jobs$87,7800.78x
Illinois
15,050 jobs$108,5601.20x
Pennsylvania
13,110 jobs$104,4601.05x
Ohio
11,390 jobs$99,8800.99x
New Jersey
11,060 jobs$137,2601.26x
Massachusetts
10,360 jobs$127,5701.37x
North Carolina
10,270 jobs$81,3101.01x
Michigan
9,170 jobs$103,3401.01x
Virginia
7,990 jobs$102,8600.95x
Georgia
7,560 jobs$101,8900.75x
Missouri
7,410 jobs$98,6001.22x
Maryland
6,420 jobs$127,6201.13x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024
Key Growth Factors
- •Employment decline projected
What skills do you need?
Top 10 Most Important Skills
#1
Speaking
100%
#2
Education and Training
100%
#3
Oral Expression
100%
#4
Active Listening
94%
#5
Administration and Management
94%
#6
Written Comprehension
92%
#7
Learning Strategies
86%
#8
English Language
86%
#9
Oral Comprehension
82%
#10
Administrative
80%
Skills Overview
Speaking
advanced5.0
100%
Education and Training
advanced5.0
100%
Oral Expression
advanced5.0
100%
Active Listening
advanced4.7
94%
Administration and Management
advanced4.7
94%
Written Comprehension
advanced4.6
92%
Learning Strategies
intermediate4.3
86%
English Language
intermediate4.3
86%
Skills are rated on a scale of 0-5, with 5 being the most important. The complexity level indicates how advanced the skill typically needs to be.
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Speaking
advancedImportance100%
skills
5.0/5.0
Education and Training
advancedImportance100%
knowledge
5.0/5.0
Oral Expression
advancedImportance100%
abilities
5.0/5.0
Active Listening
advancedImportance94%
skills
4.7/5.0
Administration and Management
advancedImportance94%
knowledge
4.7/5.0
Written Comprehension
advancedImportance92%
abilities
4.6/5.0
Learning Strategies
intermediateImportance86%
skills
4.3/5.0
English Language
intermediateImportance86%
knowledge
4.3/5.0
Oral Comprehension
intermediateImportance82%
abilities
4.1/5.0
Administrative
intermediateImportance80%
knowledge
4.0/5.0
Judgment and Decision Making
intermediateImportance80%
abilities
4.0/5.0
Mathematics
intermediateImportance74%
knowledge
3.7/5.0
Highly Transferable Skills
These skills are valuable across multiple career paths, making career transitions easier:
Financial Examiners82%
5 shared skills
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists82%
5 shared skills
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School82%
5 shared skills
Registered Nurses67%
5 shared skills
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers67%
5 shared skills
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors67%
5 shared skills
Skills by Career Stage
Entry Level
Must Have:
- ✓Speaking
- ✓Active Listening
- ✓Learning Strategies
- ✓Education and Training
- ✓Administration and Management
Learn on the Job:
- →Writing
- →Social Perceptiveness
- →Customer and Personal Service
Mid Career
Expected:
- ✓Speaking
- ✓Active Listening
- ✓Learning Strategies
- ✓Education and Training
- ✓Administration and Management
Senior Level
Mastery Required:
- ★Speaking
- ★Active Listening
- ★Learning Strategies
- ★Education and Training
- ★English Language
Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on developing the top 5 skills first - they have the highest impact on career success
- •Transferable skills open doors to related careers and provide flexibility
- •Balance technical skills with soft skills for well-rounded professional development
- •Entry-level positions prioritize foundational skills that can be built upon over time
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Technology Intensity
Very High
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires expert digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Advanced software proficiencySystem architecture understandingAutomation and scriptingEmerging technology adaptationTechnical problem-solving
🔥
Hot Technologies in Demand
These technologies are currently trending and highly sought after in this field
IBM SPSS Statistics
🔥 Hot TechSAS
🔥 Hot TechThe MathWorks MATLAB
🔥 Hot TechApache Cassandra
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Access
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft SharePoint
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Outlook
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Office software
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft PowerPoint
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Excel
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Word
🔥 Hot TechTechnology Stack
Technology Stack Overview
Key technologies used in this career
IBM SPSS Statistics
SAS
The MathWorks MATLAB
Apache Cassandra
Microsoft Access
Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Office software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏢
Location
MOSTLY INDOOR
💪
Physical Demand
HIGH
👥
Team Orientation
CONSTANT TEAM
🤝
Customer Interaction
CONSTANT
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in mostly indoor environments?
- •Can you meet high physical demands?
- •Do you enjoy constant team team environments?
- •Are you comfortable working with safety protocols and protective equipment?
What are the key tasks?
Tasks & Responsibilities
21
Core Tasks
8
Daily Tasks
20
Work Activities
0
Emerging Tasks
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General Responsibilities (8)Planning & Development (4)Documentation & Record-Keeping (1)Communication & Coordination (2)Management & Supervision (1)Training & Development (1)Analysis & Evaluation (4)
1
Review and approve new programs, or recommend modifications to existing programs, submitting program proposals for school board approval as necessary.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities100% perform100%
2
Prepare, maintain, or oversee the preparation and maintenance of attendance, activity, planning, or personnel reports and records.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Planning & Development97% perform98%
3
Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavior or learning problems.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities94% perform96%
4
Prepare and submit budget requests and recommendations, or grant proposals to solicit program funding.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Documentation & Record-Keeping91% perform94%
5
Direct and coordinate school maintenance services and the use of school facilities.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Communication & Coordination88% perform92%
6
Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities85% perform90%
7
Organize and direct committees of specialists, volunteers, and staff to provide technical and advisory assistance for programs.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Management & Supervision82% perform88%
8
Teach classes or courses to students.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Training & Development79% perform86%
9
Advocate for new schools to be built, or for existing facilities to be repaired or remodeled.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
General Responsibilities76% perform84%
10
Plan and develop instructional methods and content for educational, vocational, or student activity programs.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
Planning & Development73% perform82%
💡 Key Takeaways
- •Daily tasks focus primarily on general responsibilities activities
- •33% of tasks are performed by most workers in this occupation
- •Career advancement brings increased leadership and strategic responsibilities
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Is this career right for you?
Personality & Values Fit
Is This Career Right for You?
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary professionals typically have a SEC Holland code and highly value relationships
SSocial
EEnterprising
CConventional
Important Personality Traits
Work styles that contribute to success as a Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Integrity
CriticalIntegrity
Importance Level4.81
Cooperation
CriticalCooperation
Importance Level4.62
Adaptability/Flexibility
CriticalAdaptability/Flexibility
Importance Level4.55
Concern for Others
CriticalConcern for Others
Importance Level4.54
Self-Control
Very ImportantSelf-Control
Importance Level4.38
Initiative
Very ImportantInitiative
Importance Level4.37
Complete Work Styles Profile
Integrity
4.8
Cooperation
4.6
Adaptability/Flexibility
4.5
Concern for Others
4.5
Self-Control
4.4
Initiative
4.4
Dependability
4.4
Stress Tolerance
4.3
Persistence
4.3
Leadership
4.3
💡 Tips for Career Fit Success
- •While personality fit is important, skills can be developed with practice and training
- •Consider informational interviews to better understand the day-to-day personality requirements
- •Work environments vary by employer - research specific companies for cultural fit
- •Your interests and values may evolve - reassess periodically throughout your career
What education is required?
Education Level
Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree
Typical duration: 4 years
Preparation Level
Job Zone 5
Extensive Preparation Needed
Experience Needed
Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience needed
📚 Education Requirement
Required Level:Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree
Most of these occupations require graduate school. These may include master's, doctoral, or professional degrees.
Training:
Extensive training and work experience required
💼 Experience Requirement
Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience needed
Common pathways to gain experience:
- • Master's or doctoral degree
- • Extensive work experience in the field
- • State licensure or professional certification
5
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Most of these occupations require graduate school. These may include master's, doctoral, or professional degrees.
Master's or doctoral degreeExtensive work experience in the fieldState licensure or professional certification
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