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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $164,500 +58.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $97,200
90th percentile $209,220
Employed locally 1,810
National median $104,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,200
    25th
    $131,890
    50th (median)
    $164,500
    75th
    $189,230
    90th
    $209,220

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary vs area income 104% Median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary is 4% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $162,250
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $161,370
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $161,340

    Nearby metros — Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $160,750
    Salinas, CA $159,590
    El Centro, CA $158,330
    Visalia, CA $158,230
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $156,670
    Modesto, CA $155,390

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $291,660
    General and Operations Managers $162,480
    Managers, All Other $215,120
    Financial Managers $218,920
    Sales Managers $200,450
    Marketing Managers $228,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary in San Jose, CA is 58.1% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary (10th percentile) earn around $97,200 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $131,890.