Education Careers

Salary data and insights based on 238 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 for senior roles. The field is most concentrated in Washington, DC, New York, NY, and across the broader United States, reflecting demand in both policy-focused and classroom-based roles. Across 238 job listings analyzed, the most sought-after skills include curriculum development, project management, classroom management, written and verbal communication, and organizational skills.

Last updated: May 2026

Entry Level

$55,000

44 jobs

Mid Level

$83,200

55 jobs

Senior Level

$100,000

40 jobs

Jobs Analyzed

238

Last 6 months

Salary by Experience Level

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Most Common Job Titles

Required Skills

Curriculum developmentProject managementClassroom managementWritten and verbal communicationOrganizational skillsBudget managementWritten communicationCommunication skillsDifferentiated instructionStrategic PlanningPolicy analysisProgram coordinationStakeholder engagementEarly childhood educationInterpersonal communication

Top Employers

Capital City Public Charter School

8 jobs

Children's Aid

6 jobs

Japanese Community Youth Council

4 jobs

GrowNYC

4 jobs

University of Alaska

3 jobs

The George Washington University

3 jobs

Virginia Commonwealth University

3 jobs

City Teaching Alliance

3 jobs

A Place Called Home

3 jobs

Houston Food Bank

2 jobs

Top Locations

Washington, DC

37 jobs

New York, NY

32 jobs

United States

14 jobs

Philadelphia, PA

7 jobs

Los Angeles, CA

7 jobs

Kings County, NY

5 jobs

Oakland, CA

4 jobs

Seattle, WA

4 jobs

San Francisco, CA

4 jobs

Anywhere

4 jobs

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