Education Careers

Salary data and insights based on 281 job postings

Education professionals earn a median salary of $55,000 at entry level, rising to $83,200 at mid-level and reaching $100,000 at senior levels. Across 281 job listings analyzed, demand is strongest in New York, NY and Washington, DC, reflecting the concentration of major school systems, nonprofits, and policy organizations in these markets. Top skills include curriculum development, project management, and written and verbal communication, alongside classroom management and organizational expertise.

Last updated: August 2026

Entry Level

$55,000

51 jobs

Mid Level

$83,200

60 jobs

Senior Level

$100,000

52 jobs

Jobs Analyzed

281

Last 6 months

Salary by Experience Level

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Most Common Job Titles

Required Skills

Curriculum developmentProject managementWritten and verbal communicationClassroom managementOrganizational skillsBudget managementWritten communicationStakeholder engagementStrategic planningDifferentiated instructionStrategic PlanningCommunication skillsPolicy analysisProgram coordinationInterpersonal communication

Top Employers

Capital City Public Charter School

8 jobs

Children's Aid

6 jobs

The George Washington University

4 jobs

Japanese Community Youth Council

4 jobs

GrowNYC

4 jobs

A Place Called Home

4 jobs

University of Alaska

3 jobs

Virginia Commonwealth University

3 jobs

City Teaching Alliance

3 jobs

Houston Food Bank

2 jobs

Top Locations

New York, NY

38 jobs

Washington, DC

38 jobs

United States

15 jobs

Los Angeles, CA

8 jobs

Philadelphia, PA

7 jobs

Kings County, NY

5 jobs

Seattle, WA

5 jobs

Austin, TX

5 jobs

Oakland, CA

4 jobs

San Francisco, CA

4 jobs

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