Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $97,300 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $77,890
90th percentile $128,350
Employed locally 7,980
National median $104,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,890
    25th
    $81,540
    50th (median)
    $97,300
    75th
    $106,380
    90th
    $128,350

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary vs area income 121% Median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary is 21% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $171,470
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $170,150
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $165,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,500
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $162,250
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $161,370

    Nearby metros — Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Odessa, TX $104,530
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $98,010
    Midland, TX $94,210
    Sherman-Denison, TX $88,950
    Amarillo, TX $88,720
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $87,820

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$108,090
    Financial Managers$165,220
    Sales Managers$131,040
    Construction Managers$101,850
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$167,630
    Medical and Health Services Managers$119,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Houston, TX is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salaries?

    The median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary in Houston, TX is 6.5% below the national median of $104,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Houston?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary (10th percentile) earn around $77,890 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,540.