After School Program Specialist Educator Salary in the United States

How much does an After School Program Specialist Educator make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an After School Program Specialist Educator in the United States is $92,719 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

However, an After School Program Specialist Educator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,306
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,272 to $98,784
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,581
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After School Program Specialist Educator Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $98,784 $8,232 $1,900 $47
Average $92,719 $7,727 $1,783 $45
25th Percentile $84,272 $7,023 $1,621 $41
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Key Factors That Influence After School Program Specialist Educator Salaries

An After School Program Specialist Educator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects After School Program Specialist Educator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an After School Program Specialist Educator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $88,230
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $88,523
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $91,877
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $94,235
  • Expert (over 8 years): $94,404
Levels Salary
Entry Level After School Program Specialist Educator$88,230
Intermediate Level After School Program Specialist Educator$88,523
Senior Level After School Program Specialist Educator$91,877
Specialist Level After School Program Specialist Educator$94,235
Expert Level After School Program Specialist Educator$94,404
$88,230 0 yr
$88,523 < 2 yrs
$91,877 2-4 yrs
$94,235 5-8 yrs
$94,404 > 8 yrs
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How Do After School Program Specialist Educator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract After School Program Specialist Educators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $102,658.
  • California: $102,269.
  • Massachusetts: $100,906.

Top Paying Cities for After School Program Specialist Educators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $116,946
  • San Francisco: $115,797
  • Oakland: $113,228

What Skills Can Increase an After School Program Specialist Educator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Initiative (Mentioned in 10.9% Job Postings): Taking decisive action and initiating plans independently to address problems, improve professional life, and achieve goals.
  • Talent Acquisition (Mentioned in 2.42% Job Postings): Talent acquisition is the process of identifying organizational staffing needs, recruiting qualified candidates and selecting the candidates best suited for the available positions.
  • Community Engagement (Mentioned in 0.94% Job Postings): Community engagement seeks to engage community to achieve sustainable outcomes, equitable decision-making processes, and deepen relationships and trust between government organisations and communities.
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Initiative 10.9%
Talent Acquisition 2.42%
Community Engagement 0.94%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an After School Program Specialist Educator's salary.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • RFP: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Influencing: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Insight
 $100,137
8%
RFP
 $99,209
7%
Influencing
 $99,209
7%
Partnering
 $97,355
5%
Collaboration
 $96,428
4%
Organizational Development
 $96,428
4%
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How Education impacts an After School Program Specialist Educator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many After School Program Specialist Educators enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an After School Program Specialist Educator with a Bachelor's Degree is between $95,442 and $102,592).

After School Program Specialist Educator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for After School Program Specialist Educator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.3%
High School 3.3%
Associates 4.3%
Bachelors 44.6%
Masters 33.7%
Doctorate 14.1%
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After School Program Specialist Educator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an After School Program Specialist Educator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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Average $92,719/year
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $98,784 $8,232 $1,900 $47
Average $92,719 $7,727 $1,783 $45
25th Percentile $84,272 $7,023 $1,621 $41

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Salary Trends for After School Program Specialist Educator

Salaries for an After School Program Specialist Educator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $91,475 in 2023 to around $90,156 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of After School Program Specialist Educator salary trends, .

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