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College of education dean salary
Average college of education dean salary
$119,750
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Average college of education dean salary by state
Highest paying states for colleges of education dean
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $136,903 | $65.82 |
| 2 | Wyoming | $127,599 | $61.35 |
| 3 | Montana | $132,582 | $63.74 |
| 4 | Oregon | $135,927 | $65.35 |
| 5 | New York | $136,039 | $65.40 |
| 6 | Nevada | $139,339 | $66.99 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $122,589 | $58.94 |
| 8 | Michigan | $119,231 | $57.32 |
| 9 | Maine | $118,561 | $57.00 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $119,633 | $57.52 |
| 11 | California | $135,209 | $65.00 |
| 12 | District of Columbia | $124,147 | $59.69 |
| 13 | Washington | $123,661 | $59.45 |
| 14 | North Carolina | $121,297 | $58.32 |
| 15 | West Virginia | $117,037 | $56.27 |
| 16 | South Dakota | $119,313 | $57.36 |
| 17 | Vermont | $112,632 | $54.15 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $110,075 | $52.92 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $114,639 | $55.11 |
| 20 | Kentucky | $114,195 | $54.90 |
| 21 | Maryland | $115,532 | $55.54 |
| 22 | Massachusetts | $115,041 | $55.31 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $112,974 | $54.31 |
| 24 | Utah | $113,928 | $54.77 |
| 25 | Idaho | $112,063 | $53.88 |
| 26 | Louisiana | $114,954 | $55.27 |
| 27 | Rhode Island | $109,886 | $52.83 |
| 28 | Arizona | $104,144 | $50.07 |
| 29 | Colorado | $108,677 | $52.25 |
| 30 | Missouri | $112,415 | $54.05 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $103,547 | $49.78 |
| 32 | Delaware | $107,111 | $51.50 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $103,856 | $49.93 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $104,405 | $50.19 |
| 35 | Alabama | $107,908 | $51.88 |
| 36 | Iowa | $102,939 | $49.49 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $102,815 | $49.43 |
| 38 | Illinois | $99,552 | $47.86 |
| 39 | North Dakota | $101,658 | $48.87 |
| 40 | Virginia | $103,195 | $49.61 |
| 41 | Kansas | $97,213 | $46.74 |
| 42 | Alaska | $95,143 | $45.74 |
| 43 | Ohio | $97,388 | $46.82 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $95,132 | $45.74 |
| 45 | Indiana | $95,320 | $45.83 |
| 46 | Texas | $94,365 | $45.37 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $95,929 | $46.12 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $93,848 | $45.12 |
| 49 | Georgia | $90,385 | $43.45 |
| 50 | Florida | $72,757 | $34.98 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $60,163 | $28.92 |
College of education dean salary details
A college of education dean's salary ranges from $77,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $184,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a college of education dean's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $184,000 | $15,333 | $88 |
| 75th Percentile | $150,000 | $12,500 | $72 |
| Average | $119,750 | $9,979 | $58 |
| 25th Percentile | $95,000 | $7,917 | $46 |
| 10th Percentile | $77,000 | $6,417 | $37 |
Highest paying college of education dean jobs
The highest paying types of colleges of education dean are chairperson, vice chairperson, and committee chairperson.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department Chairperson | $98,438 | $8,203 | $47.33 | 33,511 |
| Registrar | $40,632 | $3,386 | $19.53 | 12,723 |
| Residence Hall Director | $47,193 | $3,933 | $22.69 | 6,713 |
| Chairperson | $125,944 | $10,495 | $60.55 | 5,178 |
| Student Services Director | $68,307 | $5,692 | $32.84 | 69,818 |
| Co-Chair | $89,375 | $7,448 | $42.97 | 2,878 |
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College of education dean salary trends
The average college of education dean salary has risen by $16,237 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average college of education dean earned $103,513 annually, but today, they earn $119,750 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for colleges of education dean over the last decade.
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Average college of education dean salary over time
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College of education dean salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $120,000 | $57.57 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $117,000 | $56.34 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | $116,000 | $55.71 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $113,000 | $54.54 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $111,000 | $53.59 | +2.4% |
Recently added college of education dean salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peralta Community College District | Dean of Math, Science and Career Education-Berkeley City College | Peralta, NM | 06/05/2025 | $155,695 |
| Bright Horizons Family Solutions | Lead Educator-College Park GA | College Park, GA | 05/28/2025 | $43,514 |
| Bright Horizons Children's Centers | Lead Educator-College Park GA | College Park, MD | 05/12/2025 | $43,514 |
| CSU Careers | Dean, Lurie College of Education (Apply VIA Search Firm) | Ione, CA | 03/09/2025 | $32,441 |
| Apply Via Search Firm | Dean, Lurie College of Education (Apply VIA Search Firm) | Ione, CA | 03/07/2025 | $32,441 |
| Massasoit Community College | Dean of Behavioral Science, Public Service and Education Division-Massasoit Community College | Brockton, MA | 02/20/2025 | $118,462 |
| UW Medicine | College of Education | Seattle, WA | 02/17/2025 | $96,600 |
| Ciptc Mtu7 | Dean-College of Education and Health Scienc | Bradley, IL | 02/17/2025 | $210,000 |
| C0001 | Dean of College of Education | Colorado Springs, CO | 02/15/2025 | $145,000 |
| Massasoit Community College | Dean of Behavioral Science, Public Service and Education Division-Massasoit Community College | Brockton, MA | 01/10/2025 | $118,462 |
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