Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $156,670 +50.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $100,770
90th percentile $196,730
Employed locally 2,490
National median $104,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,770
    25th
    $126,970
    50th (median)
    $156,670
    75th
    $166,450
    90th
    $196,730

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary vs area income 153% Median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary is 53% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,500
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $160,750
    Salinas, CA $159,590
    El Centro, CA $158,330
    Visalia, CA $158,230
    Modesto, CA $155,390

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $119,600
    Managers, All Other $167,000
    Sales Managers $125,430
    Financial Managers $168,300
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $193,370
    Medical and Health Services Managers $160,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary in San Diego, CA is 50.5% above 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary (10th percentile) earn around $100,770 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,970.