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Education Administrators (Kindergarten through Secondary) Salary in Tennessee

Also called: School Administrators

Education Administrators (Kindergarten through Secondary) in Tennessee earn a median of $97,590 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$97,590
vs. U.S. median
−8% ($105,870)
Rank among states
39 of 51
Jobs in the state
6,180

Pay range in Tennessee

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,960; the top 10% earn over $134,630. Nationally the range is $76,280 to $167,770.

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Education Administrators (Kindergarten through Secondary) pay in Tennessee

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

The median is $97,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,960 and the top 10% earn over $134,630. BLS OEWS May 2025.

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

On pay alone it ranks 39 of 51 (−8% 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