Educational Services Employment and Wages in 2022

In 2022, the Educational Services industry employed over 12.9 million people in the United States, reflecting an increase of approximately 3.7% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $63,600, and the median wage was $55,100. Compared to the national average, the wages in this industry group were higher by 2.7%.

Industry Sub-Groups

Among the industry sub-groups, Elementary and Secondary Schools held the largest number of jobs within the Educational Services industry, employing over 8.4 million people in 2022. The annual mean wage in this sub-group was $58,720, with a median wage of $50,880. There was a decrease in wage variance to the national average compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from -2.4% to -5.1%, indicating a decline in wages relative to the national average.

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools accounted for a substantial employment share, with over 3 million people employed in 2022. The annual mean wage for this sub-group was $76,340, and the median wage was $62,490. In terms of wage variance to the national average, there was a decrease compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from 27.6% to 23.3%.

The sub-group of Junior Colleges also had considerable employment, with approximately 625,500 people employed in 2022. The annual mean wage in this sub-group was $73,640, and the median wage was $61,480. The wage variance to the national average remained relatively stable from 2021 to 2022, with a slight decrease from 19.6% to 19.0%.

Highest Employment Occupations

When we examine the top occupations in terms of employment within the Educational Services industry, we find that Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary, had the highest annual mean wage in 2022, at $106,850. Other notable occupations in terms of wages included Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, with an annual mean wage of $69,490, Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, with an annual mean wage of $68,030, and Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, with an annual mean wage of $67,810.

Conversely, occupations with lower wages within the Educational Services industry included Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary, with an annual mean wage of $34,230 and a median wage of $31,420. Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners, had an annual mean wage of $36,630 and a median wage of $35,010. The industry variance to the national average was 7.9%. Office Clerks, General, had an annual mean wage of $38,550 and a median wage of $36,840. The industry variance to the national average was -6.3%.

Summary

The Educational Services industry plays a crucial role in offering educational opportunities and support to students across different age groups. Over time, the industry has witnessed growth in employment opportunities and annual wages. However, it is important to note that the wage variance to the national average has decreased, indicating that wages in other industries are increasing at a comparatively higher rate.

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