Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for education administrators, kindergarten through secondary is $99,920 a year. About 4,940 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($105,870). Kentucky ranks 36th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for education administrators, kindergarten through secondary in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $75,270 |
| 25% of workers | $83,770 |
| Half of workers (median) | $99,920 |
| 75% of workers | $110,210 |
| 90% of workers | $130,310 |
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $115,400 | 1,380 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $110,210 | 620 |
| Owensboro | $105,090 | 110 |
| Elizabethtown | $101,150 | 130 |
| Bowling Green | $100,700 | 170 |
| Paducah | $98,130 | 110 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for education administrators, kindergarten through secondary
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 20,600 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $103,450 |
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| Managers, All Other | $122,930 |
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| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare | $44,530 |
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