What Does it Take to Be an Education Administrator?
Position Description All education administrators not listed separately.
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Other Education Administrator Job Titles
- Extension Work Director
- Director of Vocational Training
- Grant Manager
- Director of Professional Services
- Library Director
Job Outlook for Education Administrators
In 2016, there was an estimated number of 38,400 jobs in the United States for Education Administrator. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 10.7% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 4,100 new jobs for Education Administrator by 2026. There will be an estimated 3,400 positions for Education Administrator per year.

The states with the most job growth for Education Administrator are Utah, Nevada, and New York. Watch out if you plan on working in Vermont, South Dakota, or Rhode Island. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.
Education Administrator Average Salary
Education Administrators make between $44,130 and $141,000 a year.

Education Administrators who work in District of Columbia, Virginia, or Maryland, make the highest salaries.
How much do Education Administrators make in each U.S. state?
State | Annual Mean Salary |
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Alabama | $95,830 |
Alaska | $75,100 |
Arizona | $100,300 |
Arkansas | $68,180 |
California | $93,130 |
Colorado | $103,350 |
Connecticut | $99,060 |
Delaware | $121,170 |
District of Columbia | $105,730 |
Florida | $88,360 |
Georgia | $93,040 |
Idaho | $62,060 |
Illinois | $80,440 |
Indiana | $58,900 |
Iowa | $88,590 |
Kansas | $87,460 |
Kentucky | $82,070 |
Louisiana | $70,990 |
Maine | $68,260 |
Maryland | $105,690 |
Massachusetts | $96,570 |
Michigan | $77,390 |
Minnesota | $79,960 |
Mississippi | $82,830 |
Missouri | $79,220 |
Montana | $74,700 |
Nebraska | $85,820 |
Nevada | $84,480 |
New Hampshire | $72,840 |
New Jersey | $100,040 |
New Mexico | $70,920 |
North Carolina | $82,040 |
North Dakota | $71,380 |
Ohio | $88,220 |
Oklahoma | $76,410 |
Oregon | $59,490 |
Pennsylvania | $80,560 |
Rhode Island | $104,700 |
South Carolina | $78,930 |
South Dakota | $73,320 |
Tennessee | $74,750 |
Texas | $85,000 |
Utah | $68,180 |
Vermont | $70,500 |
Virginia | $104,310 |
Washington | $86,750 |
West Virginia | $88,000 |
Wisconsin | $74,980 |
Wyoming | $87,290 |
Education Administrators Sector

The table below shows the approximate number of Education Administrators employed by various industries.

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