Average salary, compensation, and wages for Education administrators in the United States


In 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:

Directors, managers, coordinators, and supervisors, finance and business $81,451
Principals:
Elementary school 75,291
Jr. high/middle school 80,708
Senior high school 86,452
Assistant principals:
Elementary school $62,230
Jr. high/middle school 67,288
Senior high school 70,874



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:

Academic deans:
Business $107,414
Graduate programs 100,391
Education 100,227
Arts and sciences 98,780
Health-related professions 89,234
Nursing 88,386
Continuing education 84,457
Occupational or vocational education 73,595
Other administrators:
Dean of students $70,012
Director, admissions and registrar 61,519
Director, student financial aid 57,036
Director, annual giving 49,121
Director, student activities 41,050



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
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Training requirements for Education administrators




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