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Job outlook for school supervisors in the United States
Are school supervisor jobs in demand?
School supervisor job and salary trends over time
School supervisor jobs over time
School supervisor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,890 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,967 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,110 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,067 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3,063 | 0.00% |
Average school supervisor salary over time
School supervisor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,088 | $16.39 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $33,378 | $16.05 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $32,572 | $15.66 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $31,974 | $15.37 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $31,213 | $15.01 | +1.7% |
School supervisor jobs by state
Most common states for school supervisors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 121 | 9% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 64 | 9% |
| 3 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 297 | 8% |
| 4 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 924 | 7% |
| 5 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 271 | 7% |
| 6 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 74 | 7% |
| 7 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 74 | 7% |
| 8 | Alaska | 739,795 | 49 | 7% |
| 9 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 321 | 6% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 310 | 6% |
| 11 | Delaware | 961,939 | 56 | 6% |
| 12 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 430 | 5% |
| 13 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 379 | 5% |
| 14 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 323 | 5% |
| 15 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 292 | 5% |
| 16 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 139 | 5% |
| 17 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 95 | 5% |
| 18 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 64 | 5% |
| 19 | Vermont | 623,657 | 31 | 5% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 30 | 5% |
Most common cities for school supervisors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cranberry | 1 | 4% | $37,439 |
| 2 | San Francisco | 2 | 0% | $36,716 |
| 3 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $39,860 |
School Supervisor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of school supervisor experts
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Marcia Baldanza Ed.D.
Assistant ProfessorMarymount University
Educational Administration And Supervision
What School Supervisor skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Marcia Baldanza Ed.D.: Technology in the Service of Learning: With the ongoing integration of technology in education, school leaders must possess strong digital literacy skills and be adept at leveraging technology to enhance teaching, learning, and administrative processes. Data Analysis with Decision-Making: As data-driven decision-making becomes more prevalent and important, school leaders will need to be proficient in analyzing various types of data, including academic performance metrics, student demographics, and financial data, to inform strategic planning and resource allocation. Cultural Competency and Equity Advocacy: With a growing focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in education, school leaders must demonstrate cultural competency and advocate for equitable practices that address the needs of all students, regardless of background or identity. Adaptability and Change Management: In an era of constant change and uncertainty, school leaders must be adaptable and agile, capable of navigating complex challenges and leading their schools through transitions effectively. Innovative Pedagogies and Personalized Learning: School leaders should champion innovative pedagogical approaches and personalized learning strategies that cater to the diverse needs and learning styles of students, preparing them for success in the 21st-century workforce. Emotional Intelligence and Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to build positive relationships are essential for fostering a supportive school culture and nurturing a sense of belonging among students, staff, and families.
What will help School Supervisors increase their earning potential?
Marcia Baldanza Ed.D.: Maximizing your salary potential in school leadership involves a combination of strategic planning, professional development, and a proactive approach to career advancement. This can be challenging in a highly competitive environment with a salary scale in a unionized (in some places) environment. Obtain Advanced Degrees and Certifications: Higher levels of education, such as a master's degree or doctorate in educational leadership or a related field, can often lead to higher salary opportunities. Gain Experience and Demonstrate Success: Build a strong track record of success in your educational career, whether as a teacher, administrator or in another role. Document your accomplishments, leadership experience, and impact on student achievement, as these can strengthen your position when negotiating salary or applying for higher-level leadership positions. Seek Leadership Positions in High-Need Areas: Consider pursuing leadership positions in high-need areas, such as schools serving low-income communities or those with high rates of student need. These positions may offer additional financial incentives or loan forgiveness programs to attract qualified candidates.
What general advice would you give to a School Supervisor?
Larry Arant MSRS, RT(R)(CT)(MR): Stay teachable, network, embrace diversity and inclusion, develop strong communication skills.
What will help School Supervisors increase their earning potential?
Larry Arant MSRS, RT(R)(CT)(MR): Research salary trends, gain experience and expertise, consider geographic location, evaluate benefits and perks.
Vernon Smith
What will help School Supervisors increase their earning potential?
Vernon Smith: If you have successfully completed the program for Educational Leadership, then you are ready to start demonstrating your skills. Mastering the Educational leadership program, you have the knowledge base, the technical skills, and interpersonal skills to be successful as an educational leader. You must believe in yourself. Even if a secured position is not immediately forthcoming, never give up. Remember, stop signs were made for traffic, not for people. The battle is not over until you quit.
I am confident that we have instilled within you some passion; show it. Passion will take you far. You are human and humans make mistakes. Let every set-back become an opportunity for a comeback. Strive to become better. Listen to learn and learn to improve. Every day you wake up feel excited and grateful. Each day gives you another chance to demonstrate to all observers that you can make a positive difference in the academic achievement of your students. Never forget if you are not progressing, then you are regressing. Take the initiative. Turn your good into better and your better into best.
Stay focused and Involve others in the quest for excellence. Remember that none of us are as smart as all of us. You make more touchdowns when all players are going in the same direction. Collaborative and collegial leaders are winners….and you are a winner.
Dr. Dwan Robinson PhD
Associate Professor of Educational LeadershipOhio University
Educational Administration And Supervision
What general advice would you give to a School Supervisor?
Dr. Dwan Robinson PhD: Given that many of our graduates have had opportunities to develop and refine their leadership skills while at OHIO:
I would suggest that our graduates seek opportunities where there is growth potential and future career opportunities for advancing in educational leadership.
I would encourage them to explore positions where they have the chance to impact the organization with the educational leadership and related expertise that they have cultivated.
I would also suggest that graduates reflect on how their expertise and experiences connect with the various roles and pathways that they are seeking in education so that they can imagine what their trajectories might be in the careers that they aspire to in the field of education.
What School Supervisor skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Dwan Robinson PhD: In my capacity as a faculty member in educational leadership and having researched and interacted with numerous educational leaders, a few of the skills that I anticipate will become more important and prevalent in the field include:
Adaptable and Nimble Leadership: Adaptable and nimble leadership will become more important given the continually changing social and cultural context of education and the need to pivot to lead in varied circumstances. Educational leaders need to be able to adjust and lead through change and augment their leadership approaches to facilitate continued positive trajectories of educational organizations.
Collaborative and Shared Leadership: The increased demands on educational leadership will necessitate collaborative and shared leadership where leaders integrate the expertise of all members in organizations such as schools and external partners. Collaborative leadership will be essential in re-imagining and problem-solving, building capacity of colleagues, and helping to improve educational experiences for learners. To motivate and inspire people to want to stay in organizations they must be valued and appreciated and be supported to grow.
Innovative and Creative Leadership: Educational leaders will need to be innovative and creative being receptive to new approaches and strategies for achieving goals, maximizing opportunities for teaching and learning, and recognizing opportunities for merging new ideas with current ones.
Authentic and Compassionate Leadership: Educational leaders will need to be authentic and compassionate with those colleagues, team members, learners and other partners involved with the educational organization. They will need to recognize that education is a people intensive field that involves leaders, teachers, learners, and external partners. These leadership approaches will entail the development of authentic and compassionate relationships where there is trust, respect and appreciation and where leaders lead with an ethic of care for others.
What will help School Supervisors increase their earning potential?
Dr. Dwan Robinson PhD: Creatively articulate the skills and expertise that you bring to the education profession and connect those proficiencies to show alignment with the needs of the career that you are seeking.
Be forward thinking about how you can impact the field of education broadly and specifically to the organization you endeavor to join.
Share ideas regarding how your experience can enhance the work that the organization you are moving into and articulate how you will help the organization achieve goals and realize positive outcomes.
Show an understanding about the field and the current landscape that the educational organization is operating in and be visionary about how your expertise connects with the visions and goals that employers have for their organization.
Leonard Bogle Ed. D.
Associate ProfessorUniversity of Illinois at Springfield
Educational Administration And Supervision
What general advice would you give to a School Supervisor?
Leonard Bogle Ed. D.: Be a good listener when you take a position. You cannot know everything and it is not a
weakness to ask others for advice. IE: If there is an issue with discipline get input from
the staff as to what they believe the causes are and how they think this issue might be
resolved. Also, ask other administrators in the district or nearby schools for
suggestions.
What School Supervisor skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Leonard Bogle Ed. D.: Prioritize the tasks in front of you. Don't rush into making a decision. Make certain you
have obtained all of the facts before you tell others your decision. Make a list of things
you need to do each morning then decide which of these absolutely must be done that
day and which can be done later. Then, check them off as they are taken care of so
you can see the progress made each day.
What School Supervisor skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Hamlet Hernandez: This is difficult question to answer. If money is your driver, you may be frustrated. Clearly having a Sixth-Year
diploma in education is much more marketable than simply having the 092 certification. It is my hope that the
demos see the great value of and connection to, education has on a thriving democracy. Recognizing this
importance may result in higher wages but it may not....do the right thing, for the right reasons, and the right
way and you will be rewarded intrinsically and maybe even monetarily.
What will help School Supervisors increase their earning potential?
Hamlet Hernandez: Entering the field of public-school administration is not for the faint of heart. I would encourage all graduates
to think deeply as to why they have chosen to enter the field; it is noble and worthy of our time and talent to
become leaders in public education that contribute to the betterment of society through selfless service, so that
all students receive an appropriate and equitable education. Dispositionally, we would converse about the
importance of patience and compassion and how steady leadership not showy leadership will transcend
expectations. I would also add it is always about who gets the benefit of your work and not the credit.
On a practical level, I would encourage young administrators to balance their professional life with the other
equally important parts of their life. Administration is stressful and demanding, and at times lonely. Knowing
yourself and embracing personal and professional growth will sustain you through swerve of sway of
leadership.
What School Supervisor skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Russell Sabella Ph.D.: Cultural Competency: The ability to understand and appreciate diverse cultures, backgrounds,
and experiences will continue to be crucial as our student populations become even more
diverse. School counselors will need to be able to provide culturally responsive services that
meet the unique needs of all students more than ever.
Technology Integration: Technology is integrated into all aspects of our lives, and school
counseling is no exception. School counselors will need to be comfortable using emerging
technology to deliver services, manage data, and communicate with students and families.
Technological developments such as augmented, virtual, and mixed reality, robotics, and
artificial intelligence will bring both new opportunities and challenges to all careers and
professions, including everyone involved in education.
Leadership: Continually developing your leadership skills will be necessary to navigate
organizational challenges, drive positive change, anticipate future needs, manage resources,
and advocate for the school counseling profession, especially in a chaotic world.
Social-emotional learning (SEL): As the focus on mental health and well-being
grows, counselors increasingly play a key role in teaching SEL skills to students.
Dr. Joseph Novak
Senior Lecturer, Director, Professional Development School Program Coordinator, Instructor and Advisor for the School of Education Master's program in Building Level Leadership.University of Kansas
Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the School Supervisor job market given the pandemic?
Dr. Joseph Novak: The pandemic has heightened the awareness and in addressing the needs of all stakeholders affiliated with schools. The resulting stress, anxiety, and uncertainty exacerbated by the pandemic has led to a need for more support services for students, staff, and parents. The pandemic has also exposed a lack of training and resources for successful and effective virtual learning. Even though, schools may return to face-to-face learning, the growing use and popularity of virtual learning begs for additional resources and learning. Finally, the pandemic has created a real financial uncertainty for schools. Until the federal, state, and local economies recover and thrive, education will be faced with lay-offs and detriments to needed services.
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for School Supervisors?
Dr. Joseph Novak: The obvious technical skills employers in the education field will look for is an entrepreneurial competency in the use of emerging technologies and associated applications to reach students via the virtual venue.
How have salaries changed over time for School Supervisors?
Dr. Joseph Novak: While salaries in the field of education continue to make progress, teacher salaries and pay raises remain below competitive jobs requiring similar levels of education/training.
What technical skills for a School Supervisor stand out to employers?
Jennifer McCreight: Tech skills have increasingly played a central role in K-12 classrooms, as educators have at their fingertips devices and applications that are incredible assets to learning - from accessibility features, to interactive presentations that gather real-time info on students' understanding of content, to the ability of the students themselves to create videos, podcasts, and more. Teachers entering classrooms must be able to recognize the powerful gains that can be made in students' learning as a result of incorporating technologies, and know when and how to use it to support them. And of course, recent graduates entering classrooms will be expected to move between the platforms of Zoom or Google Meet, to bring in learners who may be at home, and to engage them actively in learning experiences - which is no small task!
Just as importantly, though, as we come out of the pandemic and reckon with children's and adolescents' increased use of screens, educators may also find that we need to use technology in classrooms more sparingly when possible. They will continue to ask themselves, even more urgently than they did pre-pandemic, whether technologies add to educational experiences or complicate them. Graduates will be faced with these questions as they move into their own classrooms, and we joyfully adjust to the eventuality of more in-person learning. This will be a wonderful challenge to face - that is, determining what innovations have resulted from the constraints of the pandemic, and what we will be happy to let go of when we are able. I am sure educators will embrace these conversations with zeal!