Educational Technology Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does an Educational Technology Specialist make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Educational Technology Specialist in the United States is $71,281 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,464
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,071 to $82,893
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,685
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Educational Technology Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $82,893 $6,908 $1,594 $40
Average $71,281 $5,940 $1,371 $34
25th Percentile $62,071 $5,173 $1,194 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Educational Technology Specialist Salaries

An Educational Technology Specialist'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 Educational Technology Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Educational Technology Specialist'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): $67,414
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $67,687
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $71,281
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,062
  • Expert (over 8 years): $76,404
Levels Salary
Entry Level Educational Technology Specialist$67,414
Intermediate Level Educational Technology Specialist$67,687
Senior Level Educational Technology Specialist$71,281
Specialist Level Educational Technology Specialist$76,062
Expert Level Educational Technology Specialist$76,404
$67,414 0 yr
$67,687 < 2 yrs
$71,281 2-4 yrs
$76,062 5-8 yrs
$76,404 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Educational Technology Specialists

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: $89,907
  • San Francisco: $88,923
  • Oakland: $87,049

What Skills Can Increase an Educational Technology Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 4.97% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.93% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Online Learning (Mentioned in 1.17% Job Postings): An education that takes place over the Internet. It is often referred to as “e- learning” among other terms.
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Leadership 4.97%
Microsoft Office 1.93%
Online Learning 1.17%
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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 Educational Technology Specialist's salary.
  • Team Development: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Storyboard: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Team Development
 $76,271
7%
Consulting
 $76,271
7%
Storyboard
 $75,558
6%
Instructor-Led Training
 $75,558
6%
Content Development
 $75,558
6%
Commitment
 $74,845
5%
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How Education impacts an Educational Technology Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Educational Technology Specialists 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 Educational Technology Specialist with a Bachelor's Degree is between $63,851 and $69,337).

Educational Technology Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Educational Technology Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.6%
High School 3.6%
Associates 6.5%
Bachelors 32.6%
Masters 53.6%
Doctorate 3.6%
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Educational Technology Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Educational Technology Specialist'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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$62,071
Average $71,281/year
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$5,173
Average $5,940/month
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$1,194
Average $1,371/week
$1,594
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Average $34/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $82,893 $6,908 $1,594 $40
Average $71,281 $5,940 $1,371 $34
25th Percentile $62,071 $5,173 $1,194 $30

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Salary Trends for Educational Technology Specialist

Salaries for an Educational Technology Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $59,336 in 2023 to around $57,841 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Educational Technology Specialist salary trends, .

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