Highest-Paying Education Jobs (2026)
All 10 education careers we track, ranked by median salary. The highest-paying education job is School Principal at $102,000/year (top earners: $152,000+).
| # | Job title | Median | Top 10% | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | School Principal | $102,000 | $152,000 | +2.2% |
| 2 | Education Administrator | $95,000 | $155,000 | +2.5% |
| 3 | University Professor | $90,000 | $190,000 | +2.1% |
| 4 | Instructional Designer | $76,000 | $125,000 | +4.5% |
| 5 | Curriculum Developer | $72,000 | $118,000 | +3.8% |
| 6 | Special Education Teacher | $65,000 | $108,000 | +3.5% |
| 7 | K-12 Teacher | $62,000 | $105,000 | +1.8% |
| 8 | Librarian | $62,000 | $100,000 | +1.5% |
| 9 | School Counselor | $62,000 | $100,000 | +3% |
| 10 | Academic Advisor | $52,000 | $86,000 | +3% |
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