How much does an educational make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $30.93 an hour or $5,361 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.93
- Average (mean)
- $71,430
- Jobs
- 353,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,020 | $21.64 | |
| 25th | $51,270 | $24.65 | |
| Median | $64,330 | $30.93 | |
| 75th | $82,870 | $39.84 | |
| 90th | $104,800 | $50.37 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $86,500 |
| Alaska | $82,900 |
| Washington | $82,670 |
| District of Columbia | $80,470 |
| Massachusetts | $79,930 |
| New Jersey | $77,910 |
| New Mexico | $77,880 |
| Maryland | $75,820 |
| Rhode Island | $75,000 |
| Delaware | $74,070 |
| Connecticut | $73,910 |
| New York | $71,610 |
| New Hampshire | $71,080 |
| Texas | $67,900 |
| Virginia | $67,660 |
| Nevada | $66,710 |
| Oregon | $66,690 |
| Colorado | $64,780 |
| Minnesota | $64,600 |
| Vermont | $64,570 |
| Kentucky | $64,350 |
| Georgia | $63,720 |
| Wyoming | $63,430 |
| Wisconsin | $62,690 |
| Nebraska | $62,500 |
| Illinois | $62,420 |
| Louisiana | $61,870 |
| Ohio | $61,760 |
| Hawaii | $61,730 |
| Utah | $61,320 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,880 |
| South Carolina | $60,340 |
| Idaho | $60,320 |
| Tennessee | $59,960 |
| Arkansas | $59,770 |
| Alabama | $59,570 |
| Michigan | $59,440 |
| Indiana | $59,260 |
| North Dakota | $58,960 |
| Mississippi | $58,710 |
| Maine | $58,630 |
| Arizona | $58,250 |
| Missouri | $58,040 |
| Montana | $57,900 |
| North Carolina | $57,630 |
| Kansas | $56,590 |
| Iowa | $56,540 |
| West Virginia | $55,520 |
| Florida | $53,140 |
| Oklahoma | $52,040 |
| South Dakota | $51,830 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| El Centro, CA | $141,800 |
| Grand Island, NE | $109,500 |
| Bremerton, WA | $102,700 |
| Odessa, TX | $101,800 |
| Yuba City, CA | $101,400 |
| Fresno, CA | $101,300 |
| Sacramento, CA | $100,900 |
| Oxnard, CA | $100,800 |
| Hanford, CA | $100,400 |
| Salinas, CA | $100,400 |
| Napa, CA | $99,900 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $99,330 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $98,480 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $97,700 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $96,780 |
In other countries
Educational belongs to the international group "Teaching professionals not elsewhere classified".
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- Substance Abuse$59,350
- Counselor$50,860
- Child$59,550
- Healthcare Social Worker$67,880
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$60,280
- Social Worker$71,900
- Health Education Specialist$64,070
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$66,270
Frequently asked questions
How much does an educational make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $30.93 ($64,330 a year).
How much does an educational make a month?
About $5,361 a month before tax, based on a median of $64,330 a year.
How much does an educational make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,020 or less a year ($21.64 an hour); the top 10% make $104,800 or more.
Which state pays educationals the most?
California, with a median of $86,500 a year, followed by Alaska ($82,900) and Washington ($82,670).
Which city pays educationals the most?
El Centro, CA, with a median of $141,800 a year.
How many educationals are there in the United States?
About 353,310 people work as educationals.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.