In 2002, elementary and secondary school administrators had median annual earnings of $71,490; postsecondary school administrators had median annual earnings of $64,640, while preschool and childcare center administrators earned a median of $33,340 per year. Salaries of education administrators depend on several factors, including the location and enrollment level in the school or school district. According to a survey of public schools, conducted by the Educational Research Service, average salaries for principals and assistant principals in the 2002-03 school year were as follows:
| Directors, managers, coordinators, and supervisors, finance and business |
$81,451 |
| Principals: |
|
| Elementary school |
75,291 |
| Jr. high/middle school |
80,708 |
| Senior high school |
86,452 |
| Assistant principals: |
|
| Elementary school |
$62,230 |
| Jr. high/middle school |
67,288 |
| Senior high school |
70,874 |
According to the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources, median annual salaries for selected administrators in higher education in 2001-02 were as follows:
| Academic deans: |
|
| Business |
$107,414 |
| Graduate programs |
100,391 |
| Education |
100,227 |
| Arts and sciences |
98,780 |
| Health-related professions |
89,234 |
| Nursing |
88,386 |
| Continuing education |
84,457 |
| Occupational or vocational education |
73,595 |
| Other administrators: |
|
| Dean of students |
$70,012 |
| Director, admissions and registrar |
61,519 |
| Director, student financial aid |
57,036 |
| Director, annual giving |
49,121 |
| Director, student activities |
41,050 |
Benefits for education administrators are generally very good. Many get 4 or 5 weeks vacation every year and have generoushealth and pension packages. Many colleges and universities offer free tuition to employees and their families.
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