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Education Administrators (Kindergarten through Secondary) Salary in North Carolina

Also called: School Administrators

Education Administrators (Kindergarten through Secondary) in North Carolina earn a median of $83,180 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$83,180
vs. U.S. median
−21% ($105,870)
Rank among states
49 of 51
Jobs in the state
11,220

Pay range in North Carolina

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,240; the top 10% earn over $121,380. Nationally the range is $76,280 to $167,770.

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Education Administrators (Kindergarten through Secondary) pay in North Carolina

How much do education administrators (kindergarten through secondary) make in North Carolina?

The median is $83,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,240 and the top 10% earn over $121,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is North Carolina a good state for education administrators (kindergarten through secondary)?

On pay alone it ranks 49 of 51 (−21% vs. the national median of $105,870). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses