Explore jobs
Find specific jobs
Explore careers
Explore professions
Best companies
Explore companies
Job outlook for educational administration teachers in the United States
Are educational administration teacher jobs in demand?
Educational administration teacher job and salary trends over time
Educational administration teacher jobs over time
Educational administration teacher job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 114 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 117 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 122 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 121 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 121 | 0.00% |
Average educational administration teacher salary over time
Educational administration teacher salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $47,756 | $22.96 | +2.1% |
| 2025 | $46,761 | $22.48 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $45,632 | $21.94 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $44,794 | $21.54 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $43,728 | $21.02 | +1.7% |
Educational administration teacher jobs by state
Most common states for educational administration teachers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 130 | 19% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 179 | 13% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 718 | 12% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 698 | 12% |
| 5 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 990 | 11% |
| 6 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 230 | 11% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 107 | 11% |
| 8 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,316 | 10% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 700 | 10% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 575 | 10% |
| 11 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 108 | 10% |
| 12 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 266 | 9% |
| 13 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 703 | 8% |
| 14 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 162 | 8% |
| 15 | Vermont | 623,657 | 53 | 8% |
| 16 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 44 | 8% |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 866 | 7% |
| 18 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 714 | 7% |
| 19 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 669 | 7% |
| 20 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 233 | 7% |
Educational Administration Teacher job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of educational administration teacher experts
University of Maine
Georgia College and State University
Oklahoma State University
University of Puerto Rico - Humacao
University of Michigan Dearborn
Saginaw Valley State University
Aultman College
Arizona State University
Bethel University
Cabrini University
Ashland University
The College of New Jersey
Rocky Mountain College
College of Education and Human Development
University of Mary Washington
Orchard Farm High School
Dr. William Nichols Ph.D.
Professor, Literacy, Language and CultureUniversity of Maine
Education
What general advice would you give to an Educational Administration Teacher?
Dr. William Nichols Ph.D.: As these new graduates begin to feel included in the culture of the school, as they become more comfortable with the curriculum, as they gain a better understanding of their learners' strengths and weaknesses, as they develop a management plan that works for them, and as they get better at their pacing and time management, they will transition into a master teacher and an excellent professional in the field of education.
What Educational Administration Teacher skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. William Nichols Ph.D.: Hi William. Just following up. Would you, or can you recommend a professor from University of Maine, to provide answers for our expert panel on starting a career with a degree in Education? We need someone who can give insights into what it's like entering the workforce this year.
What Educational Administration Teacher skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Bailey McAlister PhD: I would advise anyone starting a new career in academia to stay humble. Gain comprehensive awareness of the systems and structures around you. Notice opportunities for professional development. Think of things as experiences rather than tasks. Ask questions. Learn people’s stories. Really listen. Practice rhetorical listening.
What Educational Administration Teacher skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Sarah Donovan: The skills that will become more important and prevalent in the field of education is a firm grounding in humanizing practices of education - to develop communities of learning in classrooms that draw on the expertise and lived experiences of our students. The students have a wealth of knowledge and experience that we need to engage in order to inspire students to be lifelong learners who can shape the future.
Educators can continue to develop collaborative skills within their field of expertise while also extending their own learning to other disciplines so that we can draw may literacies to design curriculum and inform instruction.
Educators need to be curriculum designers.
What will help Educational Administration Teachers increase their earning potential?
Dr. Sarah Donovan: The field of education needs to continue to professionalize like healthcare fields. Teachers from accredited programs with certification will earn a higher salary.
Teachers are in high demand in many states, and some school districts are offering incentives. Many of these incentives require teachers to make a commitment to the school and community for a number of years.
Graduate programs are now available online and in person. Graduate degrees in education need not be completed quickly nor are they necessarily about 'finishing.' I think there is a lot to gain from taking one class per semester or one graduate class each summer to nurture ongoing collaboration with education faculty and higher education communities. The graduate peers and faculty become another network of support, and each course can contribute to salary bumps. Also, some school districts will pay or supplement graduate courses as ongoing professional development.
What Educational Administration Teacher skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Maritere Cardona Matos Ed.D.: Being able to collaborate is essential in the academia as well as in the workplace. Educators need to cultivate students' abilities to work effectively in teams and communicate their ideas clearly both orally and in writing. Educators also need to develop students' awareness of what is happening around the world to help them develop empathy and values. We live in a world that is in constant movement, so students need to be able to adapt and manage time and stress.
What will help Educational Administration Teachers increase their earning potential?
Maritere Cardona Matos Ed.D.: You maximize your salary potential by pursuing graduate and post-graduate degrees. Do not settle with a B.A. Go after that M.A., Ph. D., or Ed.D. A doctoral degree will give you opportunities to work different roles within the field of education.
Christopher Burke PhD
Professor Science EducationUniversity of Michigan Dearborn
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
What will help Educational Administration Teachers increase their earning potential?
Christopher Burke PhD: Look for opportunities for leadership in both informal and formal roles.
Understand the contract and know how you move on the salary scale (credits? degrees?).
Know how a district compensates for extra pay/extra duty positions...but don't overwhelm with too many.
Know the condition of the market: Is it a "job seeker's market" or an "employer's hirer's market?" Turnover in positions can be cyclical and is effective by conditions such as economic circumstances. Sometimes one can be "choosier" than at other times based on demand.
Education-teaching and in leadership-is a relatively portable career. But levels of remuneration vary considerably across states and regions-and within states and regions. So...would, you be willing to consider a move? Usually moving to another state requires some work regarding transferability and recognition of credentials held in another state. But as demand increases, barriers to ease of relocation tend to decrease.
What general advice would you give to an Educational Administration Teacher?
Dr. Christina O'Connor Ph.D.: In teaching, salaries are generally fixed based on years of experience and credentials. So, the best way to maximize earning potential is to get additional credentials through pursuing advanced degrees or National Board certification, depending on your state's salary schedule.
What Educational Administration Teacher skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Christina O'Connor Ph.D.: Teachers need to have an understanding of trauma-informed practice and incorporate social-emotional learning into the classroom. They also need to understand and be adept with using artificial intelligence as an instructional tool as well as know how to identify when AI is being used to deceive or falsify information. Information literacy is extremely important.
Dr. Deborah Smith
Professor of Teacher EducationSaginaw Valley State University
Department of Teacher Education - Middle/Secondary Education
What hard/technical skills are most important for Educational Administration Teachers?
Dr. Deborah Smith: Technological skills have become highly prized, especially since the pandemic, but even before that, it was clear that a teacher who can seamlessly fuse technology into lessons is more likely to engage students. In addition, the ability to organize, analyze, and use data to improve student learning is respected as a skill worthy of developing. The more action-research-oriented a teacher, the better.
What skills stand out on Educational Administration Teacher resumes?
Jo Ann Donnenwirth: When reviewing resumes, it is always important to view clinical experiences, specialty areas, technical skills (including educational platforms), online teaching, and various course content delivery methods.
What skills will help Educational Administration Teachers earn the most?
Beverly Johnson: Increased education and certifications, along with time in the profession, will help increase salary potential. Some positions, such as Special Education or administrative positions within education, may pay more.
Jessica Tangen Daniels Ph.D.
Associate Provost - Innovation and Partnerships, Program Director/Professor, Ed.D. Leadership in Higher EducationBethel University
Education Leadership
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Educational Administration Teachers in the next 3-5 years?
Jessica Tangen Daniels Ph.D.: Based on domestic and international student data patterns and employment trend lines, I think we will continue to see growth in online and hybrid learning modalities, degree offerings, remote work arrangements, and virtual exchanges. We are so learning management systems, customer engagement software, work tools, and platforms. But again, while the technology will be critical, it will also continually evolve and be used effectively. So the ability to learn new (and old) technology systems and take advantage of the functionality will be necessary. Further, the practices around how technology is managed and used - the personal, interactive, and human elements, will also need to be prioritized
Amber Gentile
Graduate Secondary Education Program Coordinator, Middle Level Program Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Teacher EducationCabrini University
Teacher Education Program
What Educational Administration Teacher skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Amber Gentile: It is recommended that graduates continuously look to enhance their inter and intrapersonal skill sets. It is when we "push ourselves" beyond our "comfort zones" that growth is maximized. Graduates should get involved in something that matters to them and challenges them. Being passionate about something experienced and of interest helps a teacher candidate to stand out. Volunteering in schools and organizations that are mission-oriented in improving children's lives is very beneficial for both personal and professional growth.
Being involved in experiences interacting with and supporting children's holistic development can help build a skill set to guide future work. Social, emotional, and relationship-building skills are critical in the classroom. The key is knowing how to help students develop these skills. It is also an excellent idea to enhance one's comfort with, and knowledge of, technology and how it can increase engagement and student learning. This enhanced skillset can be accomplished through formal courses, webinars, and personal exploration.
Essential skills include data-driven decision-making, lessons to support kids' social and emotional needs, community building, culturally relevant and sustaining education practices, understanding of trauma-informed practices and instruction, and current best practices in literacy and math instruction are essential.
Dr. Peter G. Ghazarian
Assistant Professor of Leadership StudiesAshland University
Dwight Schar College of Education
What skills will help Educational Administration Teachers earn the most?
Dr. Peter G. Ghazarian: Educator earnings vary by district, sector, and role. Most educators' salaries are governed by union contracts, and these contracts differ in each district. For insight into what skills or qualifications are valued in a particular district, it is necessary to refer to that district's contract. Private education organizations vary even more dramatically than public institutions, with some paying significantly less or more than their public school counterparts. Finally, educators who move into an administrative role within their organization are likely to see a significant increase in their earnings. An educator must cultivate strong time management, organizational, and leadership skills to move into an administrative role.
Janet Gray Ph.D.
Professor and Department ChairThe College of New Jersey
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Will there be an increase or decrease in demand for Educational Administration Teachers in the next 5 years?
Janet Gray Ph.D.: I think an increase, though not dramatic. WGSS majors graduate with a capacity to analyze and strategize about a wide range of social justice issues, including racial justice, LGBTQ rights, immigration rights, and disability rights, in addition to gender equity. Very few employers require a degree specifically in WGSS. Still, many employers value the skills students gain through their major, and I would expect social justice skills to be increasingly in demand, across employment sectors, in the coming years. Most WGSS majors take second majors as well, and their combined majors give them an edge in a broad range of fields--including mental health, public health, law, education, politics, business, and government.
Elizabeth McNamer
Assistant ProfessorRocky Mountain College
Philosophy and Religious Studies
How do you envision technology impacting Educational Administration Teachers in the next 5 years?
Elizabeth McNamer: Very much impact on technology.
Dr. Belinda Flores Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Professional Preparation & Partnerships, Professor, Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies, Principal Investigator & Founder, Academy for Teacher Excellence Research CenterCollege of Education and Human Development
Bicultural-Bilingual Studies
What experience really stands out on Educational Administration Teacher resumes?
Dr. Belinda Flores Ph.D.: In addition to completing degree and certification requirements, employers want to see robust communication skills, digital literacy, and community engagement.
Janine Davis Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorUniversity of Mary Washington
College of Education
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Educational Administration Teachers?
Janine Davis Ph.D.: For our teacher education graduates, the impact of the pandemic will most likely work in their favor when it comes to finding jobs-the pandemic has led to many retirements, which will mean that we will need even more teachers to fill those empty positions. At the same time, the advent of increased virtual learning means that it will no longer be an option that teachers know and use technology, including teaching online and using learning management and data analysis systems-those skills will almost certainly be a non-negotiable for future teaching positions. Finally, I think that this event has highlighted the importance of working as part of a team of teachers and other school leaders.
Dr. Greg Jones
High School PrincipalOrchard Farm High School
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Educational Administration Teachers in the next 3-5 years?
Dr. Greg Jones: Technology is ever-changing and expanding. I do not see this trend changing. Technical skills will remain important, but there has to be a focus on creativity, imagination, and problem-solving. In schools, we are working to prepare our students for their next steps in life and the workforce. We cannot prepare them for an ever-evolving workforce if we do not focus on these skills that will equip them with what they need to prosper and make our community a beautiful place to live and work.