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Education Administrators salary in Massachusetts

Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026
Last refreshed: Jun 12, 2026

Education Administrators in Massachusetts. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$128,430
Mean annual$126,350
Range (10th to 90th)$81,640 to $166,240
Massachusetts employment10,570
State vs national+12.0% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Massachusetts education administrators fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$81,64025TH$103,440MEDIAN$128,43075TH$138,38090TH$166,240

The middle 50% of workers earn between $103,440 and $138,380, with a median of $128,430.

Real disclosed salaries

Education Administrators in Massachusetts: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 8 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $98,144. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry4$91,350
Level II — qualified3$111,405
Level IV — fully competent1$277,000

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Education Administrators in Massachusetts. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
German International School BostonAssistant Head of School, Secondary School Teacher (000777933$91,350
Framingham Public SchoolsVice Principal2$111,405
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS INSTITUTE OF MASSACHUSETTSPRESIDENT1$277,000
PHOENIX CHARTER ACADEMYASST. DIR. OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION/DIR. OF SPECIAL EDUC.1$91,350
The Home for Little WanderersPrincipal1$91,350

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Head of Middle School (00101376) at German International School Boston
    $91,350
    BostonWage Level IDecided Mar 10, 2026I-200-26062-676869
  • Principal at The Home for Little Wanderers
    $91,350
    WalpoleWage Level IDecided Jan 27, 2026I-200-26020-571568
  • ASST. DIR. OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION/DIR. OF SPECIAL EDUC. at PHOENIX CHARTER ACADEMY
    $91,350
    CHELSEAWage Level IDecided Dec 12, 2025I-200-25339-461534
  • PRESIDENT at CHRISTIAN BROTHERS INSTITUTE OF MASSACHUSETTS
    $277,000
    WEST ROXBURYWage Level IVDecided Jun 18, 2025I-203-25162-082116
  • Head of Lower Middle School, Middle School Teacher (00077794 at German International School Boston
    $85,650
    BostonWage Level IDecided Mar 12, 2025I-200-25064-747951
  • Vice Principal at Framingham Public Schools
    $111,405
    FraminghamWage Level IIDecided Feb 12, 2025I-200-25036-668316
  • Assistant Head of School, Secondary School Teacher (00077793 at German International School Boston
    $104,937
    BostonWage Level IIDecided Feb 6, 2025I-200-25030-653230
  • Vice Principal at Framingham Public Schools
    $111,405
    FraminghamWage Level IIDecided Oct 7, 2024I-200-24274-374584

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

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By seniority

Education Administrators pay by experience level in Massachusetts

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Pay by industry

Education Administrators in Massachusetts, by industry

Median offered wage across 8 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Education leads with a median of $104,937.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
EducationGerman International School Boston7$104,937
HealthcareThe Home for Little Wanderers1$91,350

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Massachusetts over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

Median annual wage, Massachusetts2023 to 2025
$124,1102023$127,5702024$128,4302025

Typical entry

  • Education

    Master's degree

  • Experience

    5 years or more

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Administration and Management

    Knowledge

    4.5 / 5
  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.5 / 5
  • Oral Expression

    Ability

    4.4 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.4 / 5
  • Active Listening

    Basic skill

    4.4 / 5
  • Speaking

    Basic skill

    4.4 / 5
  • Education and Training

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5
  • Critical Thinking

    Cross-functional

    4.3 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Evaluate curricula, teaching methods, and programs to determine their effectiveness, efficiency, and use, and to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

  2. 02

    Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques and to determine areas for improvement.

  3. 03

    Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues.

  4. 04

    Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives.

  5. 05

    Direct and coordinate activities of teachers, administrators, and support staff at schools, public agencies, and institutions.

  6. 06

    Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff.

  7. 07

    Enforce discipline and attendance rules.

  8. 08

    Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavior or learning problems.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

-1.6%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Declining

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Education Administrators in Massachusetts?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Education Administrators in Massachusetts is $128,430.
How does Massachusetts compare to the national median for Education Administrators?
The Massachusetts median is +12.0% versus the BLS national figure of $114,720.
What is the salary range for Education Administrators in Massachusetts?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $81,640 and the 90th-percentile at $166,240, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Education Administrators a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment declining by -1.6% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Education Administrators?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Master's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.