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Job outlook for field education directors in the United States
Are field education director jobs in demand?
Field education director job and salary trends over time
Field education director jobs over time
Field education director job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,895 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,201 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,215 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,975 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,930 | 0.00% |
Average field education director salary over time
Field education director salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $75,152 | $36.13 | --0.7% |
| 2025 | $75,677 | $36.38 | +5.5% |
| 2024 | $71,719 | $34.48 | +6.1% |
| 2023 | $67,592 | $32.50 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | $67,235 | $32.32 | +1.0% |
Field education director jobs by state
Most common states for field education directors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 185 | 27% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 802 | 25% |
| 3 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 669 | 22% |
| 4 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 745 | 19% |
| 5 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 131 | 17% |
| 6 | Vermont | 623,657 | 100 | 16% |
| 7 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 731 | 15% |
| 8 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 723 | 15% |
| 9 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 461 | 15% |
| 10 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 200 | 15% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 773 | 14% |
| 12 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 183 | 14% |
| 13 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 149 | 14% |
| 14 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 84 | 14% |
| 15 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 819 | 12% |
| 16 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 665 | 12% |
| 17 | Delaware | 961,939 | 114 | 12% |
| 18 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 443 | 11% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 394 | 11% |
| 20 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 220 | 11% |
Most common cities for field education directors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | 1 | 3% | $84,921 |
| 2 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $86,047 |
| 3 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $84,165 |
Field Education Director job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of field education director 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 Field Education Directors increase their earning potential?
Stephanie Lorenze: Legislators and communities who value their work through actions.
What experience really stands out on Field Education Director 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.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Field Education Directors?
Marie Leahy: Yes, I think the coronavirus pandemic will have an enduring impact on college graduates in ways that will continue to unfold. One of the biggest impacts right now is the loss of the "typical college experience" that many of them feel. For example, many colleges and universities had to postpone last year's graduation and the long-awaited activities that accompany the end of senior year. Many courses have been moved to either an online or a hybrid format, resulting in students opting to live at home rather than on campus or in off campus housing with friends. In regard to Education majors, a large portion, if not all, of their practicum experiences as well as their student teaching experiences have been virtual. Even though it was challenging to create a rich experience in a virtual setting, the students responded extremely well. They were able to understand first-hand the importance of patience, flexibility, and creativity, and that will be an asset for them as educators for sure.
What technical skills for a Field Education Director 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.