Michigan Median
$104,020
per year
Hourly Rate
$50.01
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-2% vs US median
US median $105,870
State Rank
#29 of 51
9,610 employed here
How much does an Education Administrator, Kindergarten through Secondary make in Michigan?
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Michigan take home a median of $104,020 annually — roughly $50.01 an hour — which runs 2% below the national median of $105,870.
Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $77,340 while the top 10% make $134,430 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $95,110 and $126,630 a year.
Education Administrator, Kindergarten through Secondary salary range in Michigan
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $77,340 | $37.18 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $95,110 | $45.73 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $104,020 | $50.01 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $126,630 | $60.88 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $134,430 | $64.63 |
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How Michigan compares
Michigan ranks 29th out of 51 states and territories for Education Administrator, Kindergarten through Secondary pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Education Administrator, Kindergarten through Secondary salary in other states
Washington $166,590California $159,950Connecticut $156,240New York $138,830District of Columbia $137,470New Jersey $137,440Delaware $132,710Maryland $131,510Oregon $130,050Utah $128,880Massachusetts $128,430Minnesota $127,000Hawaii $126,760Alaska $125,520Rhode Island $119,980Pennsylvania $118,710Wisconsin $117,010Illinois $113,360Nebraska $110,580Colorado $110,530Nevada $109,420North Dakota $107,940New Mexico $107,720Virginia $106,100Wyoming $105,480Vermont $105,350New Hampshire $104,910Iowa $104,260Georgia $103,360Maine $102,890South Carolina $102,440Idaho $101,090Kansas $100,530Missouri $100,400Kentucky $99,920Ohio $99,590Indiana $98,770Tennessee $97,590Alabama $97,480Arizona $97,480Florida $96,490Montana $95,700Texas $93,910South Dakota $88,390Oklahoma $86,630Arkansas $86,330Louisiana $83,360North Carolina $83,180Mississippi $82,800West Virginia $80,650
Working as an Education Administrator, Kindergarten through Secondary in Michigan
Nationally, about 328,000 people work as Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in the United States. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.
Considering a move? Compare Michigan pay ($104,020) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Education Administrator, Kindergarten through Secondary make in Michigan?
The median Education Administrator, Kindergarten through Secondary salary in Michigan is $104,020 per year, or about $50.01 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $77,340 at the entry level to $134,430 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary about 2% less than the national median of $105,870. Michigan ranks 29th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan a good state for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $104,020 a year. About 9,610 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary are employed in Michigan. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Michigan?
The highest-paying occupations in Michigan include Radiologist ($485,920), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($428,570), Cardiologist ($419,030), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.