How to become education administrators, kindergarten through secondaryeducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Management & Consulting Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay

$105,870

25th–75th pct. $86,040–$134,630

Top pay (est.)

$218,100

Top 10% $167,770

Pay in 5 years

$121,700est.

2031

Pay in 10 years

$139,900est.

$120,400–$162,500

Outlook score

50/100

★★★☆☆ Average

AI replacement risk

44%

Moderate

Job growth (10 yr)

−0.3%

21K openings / yr

How to become education administrators, kindergarten through secondary

Typical education

Master's degree

BLS

Related experience

5 years or more

On-the-job training

None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

Key skills

Active Listening

5.0

Learning Strategies

5.0

Writing

4.9

Reading Comprehension

4.9

Judgment and Decision Making

4.8

Management of Personnel Resources

4.8

Speaking

4.8

Social Perceptiveness

4.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Education and Training

6.0

Administrative

4.7

English Language

4.6

Customer and Personal Service

4.5

Administration and Management

4.4

Computers and Electronics

4.0

Psychology

4.0

Therapy and Counseling

4.0

What the work involves

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkTraining and Teaching OthersCoaching and Developing OthersMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsCoordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningSpeech Clarity

Training before entry

Up to 1 month

52%

None / short demo

17%

6–12 months

10%

2–4 years

4–10 years

1–3 months

3–6 months

Related work experience

2–4 years

36%

8–10 years

27%

None

Up to 1 month

4–6 years

6–8 years

1–2 years

Over 10 years

Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as education administrators, kindergarten through secondary

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data

Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.