Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for education administrators, kindergarten through secondary is $97,590 a year. About 6,180 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($105,870). Tennessee ranks 39th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for education administrators, kindergarten through secondary in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $70,960 |
| 25% of workers | $83,050 |
| Half of workers (median) | $97,590 |
| 75% of workers | $108,690 |
| 90% of workers | $134,630 |
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $104,690 | 490 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $100,410 | 1,860 |
| Knoxville | $99,950 | 760 |
| Cleveland | $99,640 | 100 |
| Memphis | $98,390 | 1,310 |
| Clarksville | $97,590 | 270 |
| Morristown | $95,430 | 80 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $95,420 | 200 |
| Johnson City | $90,390 | 150 |
| Jackson | $85,910 | 240 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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)
- 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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | $99,430 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $107,120 |
| Construction Managers | $110,200 |
| Food Service Managers | $64,410 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $64,870 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $161,430 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $88,240 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $100,850 |
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