Average salary, compensation, and wages for Education administrators in the United StatesIn 2002, elementary and secondary school administrators had median annual earnings of $71,490; postsecondary school administrators had median annual earnings of $64,640, while preschool and childcare center administrators earned a median of $33,340 per year. Salaries of education administrators depend on several factors, including the location and enrollment level in the school or school district. According to a survey of public schools, conducted by the Educational Research Service, average salaries for principals and assistant principals in the 2002-03 school year were as follows:
According to the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources, median annual salaries for selected administrators in higher education in 2001-02 were as follows:
Benefits for education administrators are generally very good. Many get 4 or 5 weeks vacation every year and have generoushealth and pension packages. Many colleges and universities offer free tuition to employees and their families. More information on Education administrators from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Education administrators occupation Number of Education administrators in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Education administrators Working conditions for Education administrators Significant points for Education administrators Training requirements for Education administrators Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |