Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $109,980 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $64,990
90th percentile $128,400
Employed locally 150
National median $104,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,990
    25th
    $89,980
    50th (median)
    $109,980
    75th
    $124,990
    90th
    $128,400

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary vs area income 142% Median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary is 42% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $128,770
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $127,120
    Minnesota $122,910
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $121,430
    Elmira, NY $120,330
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $113,720

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$83,710
    Financial Managers$112,600
    Medical and Health Services Managers$105,280
    Sales Managers$104,210
    Food Service Managers$62,470
    Construction Managers$95,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary in Traverse City, MI is 5.7% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary (10th percentile) earn around $64,990 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,980.