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Job outlook for district administrators in the United States
Are district administrator jobs in demand?
District administrator job and salary trends over time
District administrator jobs over time
District administrator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,633 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,642 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,848 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,950 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3,013 | 0.00% |
Average district administrator salary over time
District administrator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $49,010 | $23.56 | +3.2% |
| 2025 | $47,475 | $22.82 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | $46,796 | $22.50 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $46,167 | $22.20 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | $45,563 | $21.91 | +3.2% |
District administrator jobs by state
Most common states for district administrators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 980 | 14% |
| 2 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 808 | 14% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 100 | 14% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 96 | 13% |
| 5 | Vermont | 623,657 | 74 | 12% |
| 6 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 593 | 11% |
| 7 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 355 | 11% |
| 8 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 154 | 11% |
| 9 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 118 | 11% |
| 10 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 734 | 10% |
| 11 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 704 | 10% |
| 12 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 466 | 10% |
| 13 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 406 | 10% |
| 14 | Delaware | 961,939 | 99 | 10% |
| 15 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 1,785 | 9% |
| 16 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 957 | 9% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 313 | 9% |
| 18 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 268 | 9% |
| 19 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 80 | 9% |
| 20 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 61 | 9% |
Most common cities for district administrators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taunton | 1 | 2% | $49,844 |
| 2 | Tampa | 1 | 0% | $40,928 |
District Administrator job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of district administrator experts
University of Nebraska - Omaha
College of Charleston
West Liberty University
Springfield College
What District Administrator skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Janice Garnett Ed.D.: New leaders must balance their vision with the realities and priorities of the school and/or school district. In other words, begin by developing an entry plan to learn and understand existing budget(s), staffing, community, and other priority needs of the school and/or district. Include in the plan how you will focus on relationships to build trust and rapport with all stakeholders. A communication plan with transparent messages and ample active listening will be key. The educational landscape constantly evolves, calling for continuous learning through professional development, networking, and mentorship.
What experience really stands out on District Administrator resumes?
Jacob Craig Ph.D.: I believe strongly in dexterity and a language of expertise. That means that if a student can show they can adapt to new demands by learning a new way of working, learning about a new audience, learning how to address a new purpose, learning a new genre or style, and learning a new technology, that employee attractive. Especially at the entry-level, the ability to learn and adapt is valuable. Being able to talk about their experience using a persuasive vocabulary is often useful. For instance, if students can describe their approach to communication without using cliches (short and sweet, clear) and something along the lines of purpose, audience, situation, genre, medium--that's persuasive.
Dr. Darrin Cox
Professor of HistoryWest Liberty University
College of Liberal Arts
What District Administrator skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Darrin Cox: Reading. Then read some more. Read a wide array of materials from multiple perspectives related to your fields of interest and on topics that impact your immediate world. Reading will increase your specific knowledge in these areas, introduce you to competing interpretations, and hopefully stimulate critical thinking as you reconcile new information and perspectives into your own conclusions. Oh, and then read some more. Did I mention you should read?
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the District Administrator job market given the pandemic?
Eileen Cyr Ed.D.: The pandemic's financial ramifications will impact state and district budgets, and schools will likely be required to do more with fewer resources. This could potentially trickle down to personnel cuts. Even with this possibility, I believe that there will be an abundance of job opportunities related to early retirement and the predicted exodus from the profession.
In one form or another, virtual teaching is here to stay. I live in New England and believe that we will never have another "snow day." Teachers will need to provide lesson plans that can be carried out both in person and virtually. I believe that it is likely that students who are out sick due to minor illness will be required to attend virtually.