DC · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 11-9032

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual Salary $133,720 +28% above national average (national: $104,070)
$139,480Mean Annual
N/AMedian Hourly
1,880Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$133,720
$99,660
10th pct.
$177,600
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$99,660N/A
25th percentile$108,440N/A
50th percentile (median)$133,720N/A
75th percentile$162,730N/A
90th percentile (top earners)$177,600N/A
Mean (average)$139,480N/A

How District of Columbia Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. District of Columbia
District of Columbia (current) $133,720
Washington $161,090 +20%
California $151,890 +14%
Connecticut $146,460 +10%
New York $137,870 +3%
New Jersey $137,260 +3%
Delaware $129,890 -3%
Oregon $129,020 -4%
Maryland $127,620 -5%

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Related Occupations in District of Columbia

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Education Administrators, All Other $133,680 890
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $134,760 1,250
Business Teachers, Postsecondary $132,100 760
Software Developers $136,040 8,250
Nurse Practitioners $131,380 790
Physician Assistants $131,070 620

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary in District of Columbia?

The mean education administrators, kindergarten through secondary salary in District of Columbia is $139,480 per year. The median (middle) salary is $133,720 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in District of Columbia?

Entry-level education administrators, kindergarten through secondarys (10th percentile) in District of Columbia typically earn around $99,660 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $108,440 per year.

What is the highest Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary in District of Columbia?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in District of Columbia make approximately $177,600 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $162,730 per year.

How does the District of Columbia Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary compare to the national average?

The median education administrators, kindergarten through secondary salary in District of Columbia is $133,720, which is +28% above national average of $104,070.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes