DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 778 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 319,630 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsView all companies hiring Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $112,610 | +40.8% | 22 | 17 |
| Washington, DC | $82,392 | +3% | 11 | 9 |
| Chicago, IL | $81,208 | +1.5% | 10 | 6 |
| DALLAS, TX | $73,554 | -8.1% | 16 | 5 |
| Houston, TX | $64,890 | -18.9% | 23 | 13 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $160,000 | +35.8% | 1 |
| Connecticut | $150,000 | +2.4% | 3 |
| New Jersey | $120,000 | -12.6% | 12 |
| Washington | $116,757 | -27.5% | 3 |
| Nebraska | $112,947 | +3.6% | 26 |
| Oregon | $110,540 | -14.3% | 3 |
| Massachusetts | $108,046 | -15.3% | 23 |
| Kansas | $105,360 | +8.6% | 1 |
| Maryland | $105,313 | -17.5% | 6 |
| Indiana | $103,340 | +4.4% | 3 |
| New York | $101,380 | -26.5% | 53 |
| California | $100,000 | -34.2% | 45 |
| Hawaii | $100,000 | -3% | 1 |
| Georgia | $98,000 | -3.8% | 11 |
| Vermont | $92,905 | -7.7% | 4 |
| Minnesota | $89,315 | -27.3% | 6 |
| New Hampshire | $87,795 | -14.4% | 4 |
| Iowa | $84,720 | -17.6% | 1 |
| Illinois | $82,416 | -24.1% | 13 |
| District of Columbia | $82,392 | -38.4% | 11 |
| Missouri | $80,000 | -18.9% | 6 |
| Florida | $79,760 | -9.1% | 26 |
| Oklahoma | $76,680 | -8.9% | 2 |
| Michigan | $75,000 | -27.4% | 13 |
| Arizona | $73,145 | -19.2% | 12 |
| Pennsylvania | $72,310 | -30.8% | 3 |
| Utah | $70,000 | -43.8% | 10 |
| Ohio | $68,560 | -31.4% | 22 |
| Virginia | $66,000 | -35.8% | 1 |
| Wisconsin | $65,330 | -40.2% | 1 |
| Colorado | $65,180 | -38.9% | 6 |
| Louisiana | $63,410 | -24.3% | 7 |
| Arkansas | $62,850 | -26.9% | 4 |
| Texas | $62,110 | -28.1% | 90 |
| Maine | $61,240 | -38.9% | 3 |
| North Carolina | $56,000 | -31.1% | 22 |
| South Carolina | $55,325 | -44.7% | 2 |
| New Mexico | $43,000 | -57.8% | 3 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary positions, 46% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 53% required a Master's degree, and 2% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| DALLAS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL | Not specified | $91,800 |
| Atlanta International School | Bachelor's | $109,078 |
| THE AWTY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL | Bachelor's | $200,000 |
| KEIO ACADEMY OF NEW YORK | Not specified | $120,000 |
| Lycee Francais de Chicago | Not specified | $82,416 |
| Harmony Public Schools | Not specified | $68,050 |
| North Davis Preparatory Academy | Master's | $66,800 |
| Imagine Schools | Not specified | $81,196 |
| WILLOW EDUCATION | Not specified | $105,999 |
| Princeton International School of Mathematics and Science, Inc. | Not specified | $120,000 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary is Educational Services at $91,783.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 778 DOL filings, the median salary for a Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary is $80,000, ranging from $64,760 to $105,025.
The 90th percentile salary is $165,820 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, New York, NY offers the highest median at $112,610.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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