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Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

Median Salary
103,460
Job Outlook
-1%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.

What is the job outlook?

Employment of elementary, middle, and high school principals is projected to decline 1 percent from 2023 to 2033. About 20,800 openings for elementary, middle, and high school principals are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$53,980

10%

$103,460

Median

$148,120

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Post-master's certificate

    43%

  • Master's degree

    37%

  • High school

    9%

  • Bachelor's degree

    6%

  • First professional degree

    3%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
  • International School Administration/Leadership
  • Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
  • Superintendency and Educational System Administration
  • Early Childhood Program Administration
  • Secondary School Administration/Principalship

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Education and Training
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language
  • Personnel and Human Resources
  • Administration and Management

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.