Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
SOC Code: 11-9032 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $228,966,400 | $282,048,000 | $335,129,600 | $388,211,200 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $239,158,400 | $287,060,800 | $334,963,200 | $382,865,600 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $249,745,600 | $292,441,760 | $335,135,840 | $377,832,000 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $212,680,000 | $265,345,600 | $318,011,200 | $370,676,800 |
| El Centro, CA | $239,408,000 | $282,823,840 | $326,241,760 | $369,657,600 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $223,204,800 | $269,790,560 | $316,374,240 | $362,960,000 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $256,568,000 | $291,096,000 | $325,624,000 | $360,152,000 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $278,075,200 | $304,886,400 | $331,697,600 | $358,508,800 |
| Salinas, CA | $233,667,200 | $275,148,640 | $316,632,160 | $358,113,600 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $237,931,200 | $277,070,560 | $316,207,840 | $355,347,200 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville Waldorf School | 2 | $50,120 |
| Hickory Grove Baptist Church | 1 | $67,870 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | $56,037 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 4.9 | |
| Active Listening | 4.8 | |
| Learning Strategies | 4.6 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 4.6 | |
| Writing | 4.5 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.5 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.5 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 4.2 | |
| Monitoring | 4.2 | |
| Management of Personnel Resources | 4.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Education and Training | 4.6 |
| Administration and Management | 4.3 |
| English Language | 4.0 |
| Administrative | 3.6 |
| Mathematics | 3.6 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.5 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 3.4 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.4 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 60.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 23.7% |
| Post-doctoral training | 15.6% |
Typical Tasks
- Review and approve new programs, or recommend modifications to existing programs, submitting program proposals for school board approval as necessary.
- Prepare, maintain, or oversee the preparation and maintenance of attendance, activity, planning, or personnel reports and records.
- Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavior or learning problems.
- Prepare and submit budget requests and recommendations, or grant proposals to solicit program funding.
- Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues.
- Organize and direct committees of specialists, volunteers, and staff to provide technical and advisory assistance for programs.
- Teach classes or courses to students.
- Plan and develop instructional methods and content for educational, vocational, or student activity programs.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Apache Cassandra IBM SPSS Statistics Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft Word SAS The MathWorks MATLAB ACS Technologies HeadMaster Attendance tracking software Blackbaud The Education Edge Blackboard software
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