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Job outlook for directors of physical education in the United States
Are director of physical education jobs in demand?
Director of physical education job and salary trends over time
Director of physical education jobs over time
Director of physical education job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,504 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,437 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,484 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,441 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,370 | 0.00% |
Average director of physical education salary over time
Director of physical education salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $74,165 | $35.66 | +2.2% |
| 2025 | $72,591 | $34.90 | +1.1% |
| 2024 | $71,770 | $34.50 | +1.0% |
| 2023 | $71,078 | $34.17 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $69,662 | $33.49 | +2.3% |
Director of physical education jobs by state
Most common states for directors of physical education
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 254 | 29% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 375 | 28% |
| 3 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 457 | 25% |
| 4 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 1,035 | 21% |
| 5 | Vermont | 623,657 | 129 | 21% |
| 6 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 776 | 16% |
| 7 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 114 | 16% |
| 8 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 725 | 15% |
| 9 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 601 | 15% |
| 10 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 436 | 15% |
| 11 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 867 | 13% |
| 12 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 192 | 13% |
| 13 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 444 | 12% |
| 14 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 123 | 12% |
| 15 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 72 | 12% |
| 16 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 145 | 11% |
| 17 | Delaware | 961,939 | 104 | 11% |
| 18 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 689 | 10% |
| 19 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 213 | 10% |
| 20 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 546 | 9% |
Most common cities for directors of physical education
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Mateo | 1 | 1% | $95,295 |
Director Of Physical Education job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of director of physical education experts
West Virginia University
Bluefield State College
Chestnut Hill College
Stephanie Lorenze
Service Associate Professor, Coordinator for Teacher EducationWest Virginia University
Department of Curriculum and Instruction/Literacy Studies
What will help Directors Of Physical Education increase their earning potential?
Stephanie Lorenze: Legislators and communities who value their work through actions.
What experience really stands out on Director Of Physical Education resumes?
Amanda Banks Ph.D.: Adaptability and expertise in teaching diverse students in inclusive classrooms are growing focal points of many school districts nationally. With recent changes in federal education legislation (Every Student Succeeds Act, 2015), there has been a growing need for educators to universally design effective learning opportunities for a wide range of learners (Universal Design for Learning) to ensure students' academic progress regardless of their socioeconomic background or learning ability. Identifying potential teachers who can help students and schools successfully meet state and federal accountability standards is paramount to hiring committees.
Candidates should showcase any firsthand experiences they have in working with students within and outside of the classroom, especially diverse student populations (e.g., special education, bilingual education). Strong collaboration skills, content expertise, and instructional flexibility are three professional qualities that definitely set a candidate apart from the rest. Recent graduates who anticipate entering the job market in the near future should actively search for such volunteer opportunities if they didn't have these types of experiences in their preparation program.
What technical skills for a Director Of Physical Education stand out to employers?
Marie Leahy: The suddenness of the onset of the pandemic made all employers realize that it is absolutely critical for their workers to be able to mobilize quickly and adapt to an entirely new situation with relative ease. Recent graduates in the field of education will need to be able to use Microsoft Office and be able to use interactive whiteboards and maintain a classroom website. In addition, they will need to be able to utilize learning management systems, live streaming, and document cameras/visual presenters. Each school/district has its own learning management system, but if someone is experienced in using a learning management system, then getting accustomed to a different one is pretty seamless. The same is true for live streaming services and document cameras/visual presenters.