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School Administrator Earnings

The median annual wage for elementary, middle, and high school principals was $86,970 in May 2010. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $58,300, and the top 10 percent earned more than $129,480.

Generally, principals work full time. However, they also sometimes work in the evening to meet parents and other members of the community and to attend school functions, such as concerts and athletic events.

Many principals work year-round and do not have summers off, even if students are not in school. During the summer, principals prepare for the upcoming school year.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition

To Home Page	School Administrator Earnings The median annual wage for elementary, middle, and high school principals was $86,970 in May 2010. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $58,300, and the top 10 percent earned more than $129,480. Generally, principals work full time. However, they also sometimes work in the evening to meet parents and other members of the community and to attend school functions, such as concerts and athletic events. Many principals work year-round and do not have summers off, even if students are not in school. During the summer, principals prepare for the upcoming school year. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition for State specific information, visit Job Outlook by State Find more topics below: School Administrator Work in General School Administrator Employment and Working Conditions School Administrator Training School Administrator Job Outlook School Administrator Earnings	Find More Job Outlooks Below:
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