What are the main factors that influence an Educational Director's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change an Educational Director's salary?

An Educational Director's salary grows with experience: starting around $83,683 for beginners, reaching about $89,225 at mid-level, and approach $99,087 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Educational Director?

Educational Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Educational Director roles are District of Columbia $100,580, California $100,199, Massachusetts $98,863. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Educational Director roles make?

Salaries for Educational Director level roles vary by specialization: Director of Educational Partnerships: $212,937; Associate Director of Educational Partnerships: $152,903; Director of Educational Services: $146,329; Educational Psychologist: $139,810; Educational Consultant: $113,501.

Educational Director Salary in Delaware

How much does an Educational Director make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Educational Director in Delaware is $91,995 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

However, an Educational Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $116,129
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,370 to $104,628
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,233

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Educational Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,628	$8,719	$2,012	$50
Average	$91,995	$7,666	$1,769	$44
25th Percentile	$75,370	$6,281	$1,449	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Educational Director Salaries

An Educational Director'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Educational Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Educational Director'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): $83,683
Early Career (1-2 years): $85,068
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,225
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $96,514
Expert (over 8 years): $99,087

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Educational Director	$83,683
Intermediate Level Educational Director	$85,068
Senior Level Educational Director	$89,225
Specialist Level Educational Director	$96,514
Expert Level Educational Director	$99,087

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How Do Educational Director 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 Educational Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $100,580.
California: $100,199.
Massachusetts: $98,863.

District of Columbia $100,580 California $100,199 Massachusetts $98,863 Washington $98,500 New Jersey $98,463 Alaska $98,336 Connecticut $97,083 New York $96,574

Hawaii $94,948 Rhode Island $94,185 Maryland $93,667 Minnesota $92,958 Colorado $92,686 Illinois $92,595 Oregon $92,250 Delaware $91,995

New Hampshire $91,836 Virginia $91,478 Pennsylvania $90,433 Nevada $89,906 North Dakota $89,734 Michigan $89,461 Wisconsin $89,361 Vermont $89,161

Texas $88,607 Maine $88,571 Arizona $88,516 Ohio $88,453 Georgia $87,617 Indiana $87,199 Wyoming $87,117 Utah $86,990

Iowa $86,936 Kansas $86,500 Louisiana $86,372 North Carolina $86,327 Missouri $86,309 Florida $85,955 Montana $85,764 Nebraska $85,582

Kentucky $85,482 South Carolina $85,119 Tennessee $84,892 Idaho $84,801 New Mexico $84,138 Oklahoma $83,992 Alabama $83,456 South Dakota $82,557

Arkansas $82,066 West Virginia $81,803 Mississippi $81,013

Top Paying Cities for Educational Directors

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:

Lincoln: $95,211
Little Creek: $94,330
Magnolia: $94,721

Lincoln, DE $95,211 Little Creek, DE $94,330 Magnolia, DE $94,721 Milford, DE $95,211 Marydel, DE $93,976 Millsboro, DE $95,211 Millville, DE $95,847 Milton, DE $95,211

Nassau, DE $95,211 Ocean View, DE $95,847 Rehoboth Beach, DE $95,847 Seaford, DE $94,212 Selbyville, DE $95,847 Smyrna, DE $93,867 Viola, DE $94,721 Woodside, DE $94,448

Bear, DE $93,176 Newark, DE $93,213 Claymont, DE $93,285 Delaware City, DE $93,213 Hockessin, DE $93,285 Kirkwood, DE $93,213 Middletown, DE $93,676 Montchanin, DE $93,285

New Castle, DE $93,285 Odessa, DE $93,803 Port Penn, DE $92,958 Rockland, DE $93,285 Saint Georges, DE $93,213 Townsend, DE $93,667 Winterthur, DE $93,285 Lewes, DE $95,211

Wilmington, DE $93,285 Dover, DE $94,285 Dover Afb, DE $94,503 Bethany Beach, DE $95,847 Bethel, DE $94,212 Bridgeville, DE $95,211 Camden Wyoming, DE $94,385 Cheswold, DE $94,067

Clayton, DE $93,830 Dagsboro, DE $95,847 Delmar, DE $94,212 Ellendale, DE $95,211 Felton, DE $95,211 Fenwick Island, DE $95,847 Frankford, DE $95,847 Frederica, DE $95,211

Georgetown, DE $95,211 Greenwood, DE $95,211 Harbeson, DE $95,211 Harrington, DE $95,211 Hartly, DE $93,785 Houston, DE $95,211 Kenton, DE $93,830 Laurel, DE $94,212

Yorklyn, DE $93,285

Educational Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Educational Director'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$75,370

Average $91,995/year

$104,628

$6,281

Average $7,666/month

$8,719

$1,449

Average $1,769/week

$2,012

$36

Average $44/hour

$50

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,628	$8,719	$2,012	$50
Average	$91,995	$7,666	$1,769	$44
25th Percentile	$75,370	$6,281	$1,449	$36

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