Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $83,220 -20% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,880
90th percentile $103,100
Employed locally 740
National median $104,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,880
    25th
    $79,060
    50th (median)
    $83,220
    75th
    $98,160
    90th
    $103,100

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary vs area income 123% Median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary is 23% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $102,690
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $97,140
    Yuma, AZ $88,830
    Flagstaff, AZ $86,370
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $82,790
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $81,220

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $79,080
    Managers, All Other $138,330
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $147,240
    Medical and Health Services Managers $123,910
    Financial Managers $127,040
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $61,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary in Tucson, AZ is 20% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary (10th percentile) earn around $61,880 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,060.