Education Administrators (Kindergarten through Secondary) Salary in California
Also called: School Administrators
Education Administrators (Kindergarten through Secondary) in California earn a median of $159,950 a year, +51% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $159,950
- vs. U.S. median
- +51% ($105,870)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 31,370
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $103,250; the top 10% earn over $202,380. Nationally the range is $76,280 to $167,770.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$125,460 median in California
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$67,100 median in California
- Instructional Coordinators$97,010 median in California
- Social and Community Service Managers$83,210 median in California
- Training and Development Managers$156,260 median in California
- Human Resources Managers$170,080 median in California
Education Administrators (Kindergarten through Secondary) pay in California
How much do education administrators (kindergarten through secondary) make in California?
The median is $159,950 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $103,250 and the top 10% earn over $202,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for education administrators (kindergarten through secondary)?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+51% vs. the national median of $105,870). Living costs are not included.