Education Administrators (Kindergarten through Secondary) Salary by State
Also called: School Administrators
The national median pay for education administrators (kindergarten through secondary) is $105,870 a year. By state, it ranges from $80,650 in West Virginia to $166,590 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $76,280
- 25th percentile
- $86,040
- Median
- $105,870
- 75th percentile
- $134,630
- Top 10%
- $167,770
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 328,330 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $166,590 | +57% | $111,830 | $205,500 | 6,470 |
| 2 | California | $159,950 | +51% | $103,250 | $202,380 | 31,370 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $156,240 | +48% | $86,840 | $194,310 | 4,610 |
| 4 | New York | $138,830 | +31% | $87,100 | $200,380 | 19,210 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $137,470 | +30% | $100,350 | $176,490 | 1,930 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $137,440 | +30% | $103,030 | $188,060 | 11,450 |
| 7 | Delaware | $132,710 | +25% | $101,350 | $152,520 | 1,100 |
| 8 | Maryland | $131,510 | +24% | $81,060 | $172,170 | 7,200 |
| 9 | Oregon | $130,050 | +23% | $76,240 | $165,060 | 4,160 |
| 10 | Utah | $128,880 | +22% | $79,220 | $161,920 | 2,940 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $128,430 | +21% | $81,640 | $166,240 | 10,570 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $127,000 | +20% | $78,570 | $166,270 | 4,120 |
| 13 | Hawaii | $126,760 | +20% | $85,880 | $168,760 | 1,910 |
| 14 | Alaska | $125,520 | +19% | $102,930 | $133,330 | 890 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $119,980 | +13% | $80,530 | $150,300 | 1,160 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $118,710 | +12% | $78,490 | $161,140 | 14,460 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $117,010 | +11% | $82,010 | $140,520 | 4,030 |
| 18 | Illinois | $113,360 | +7% | $78,070 | $169,400 | 14,850 |
| 19 | Nebraska | $110,580 | +4% | $85,370 | $156,580 | 1,860 |
| 20 | Colorado | $110,530 | +4% | $81,340 | $160,940 | 5,760 |
| 21 | Nevada | $109,420 | +3% | $62,980 | $136,040 | 2,490 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $107,940 | +2% | $81,010 | $155,860 | 810 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $107,720 | +2% | $83,860 | $133,580 | 2,290 |
| 24 | Virginia | $106,100 | 0% | $78,300 | $164,320 | 8,470 |
| 25 | Wyoming | $105,480 | 0% | $85,510 | $126,400 | 410 |
| 26 | Vermont | $105,350 | 0% | $76,900 | $134,570 | 1,000 |
| 27 | New Hampshire | $104,910 | −1% | $80,220 | $129,840 | 1,590 |
| 28 | Iowa | $104,260 | −2% | $77,350 | $154,000 | 3,310 |
| 29 | Michigan | $104,020 | −2% | $77,340 | $134,430 | 9,610 |
| 30 | Georgia | $103,360 | −2% | $81,440 | $135,990 | 7,530 |
| 31 | Maine | $102,890 | −3% | $79,850 | $128,750 | 1,710 |
| 32 | South Carolina | $102,440 | −3% | $75,810 | $134,490 | 5,000 |
| 33 | Idaho | $101,090 | −5% | $76,290 | $128,320 | 1,830 |
| 34 | Kansas | $100,530 | −5% | $77,520 | $127,470 | 2,520 |
| 35 | Missouri | $100,400 | −5% | $74,570 | $133,090 | 7,120 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $99,920 | −6% | $75,270 | $130,310 | 4,940 |
| 37 | Ohio | $99,590 | −6% | $62,160 | $129,160 | 12,480 |
| 38 | Indiana | $98,770 | −7% | $66,440 | $132,400 | 6,990 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $97,590 | −8% | $70,960 | $134,630 | 6,180 |
| 40 | Alabama | $97,480 | −8% | $76,150 | $123,070 | 3,020 |
| 41 | Arizona | $97,480 | −8% | $62,690 | $128,320 | 5,270 |
| 42 | Florida | $96,490 | −9% | $61,030 | $130,650 | 16,960 |
| 43 | Montana | $95,700 | −10% | $63,960 | $127,800 | 930 |
| 44 | Texas | $93,910 | −11% | $72,230 | $128,700 | 37,140 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $88,390 | −17% | $74,770 | $109,270 | 680 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $86,630 | −18% | $62,300 | $125,130 | 4,320 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $86,330 | −18% | $68,090 | $107,410 | 2,760 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $83,360 | −21% | $63,470 | $123,320 | 5,080 |
| 49 | North Carolina | $83,180 | −21% | $63,240 | $121,380 | 11,220 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $82,800 | −22% | $65,400 | $106,450 | 3,170 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $80,650 | −24% | $57,740 | $97,350 | 1,480 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Education Administrators (Kindergarten through Secondary) salary questions
Which state pays education administrators (kindergarten through secondary) the most?
Washington, with a median of $166,590 a year (+57% vs. the national median of $105,870). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays education administrators (kindergarten through secondary) the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $80,650 a year (−24% vs. national).
Where do most education administrators (kindergarten through secondary) work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 37,140, with a median of $93,910.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.