Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary to decrease by -0.3% between 2024 and 2034, from 343,800 to 342,700 jobs. Its estimate of 20,600 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($105,870), education (Master's degree), and related experience (5 years or more) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
343,800
Projected employment (2034)
342,700
Projected change (2024–2034)
-0%
Annual openings (projected average)
20,600
Pay & Preparation
$105,870
Master's degree
5 years or more
None
Essential Skills
Learning Strategies (4.88/5) • Active Listening (4.88/5) • Speaking (4.75/5) • Reading Comprehension (4.75/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (4.75/5) • Critical Thinking (4.62/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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