Ed D Salary

$27.5K

$42.5K

$69.5K

$45,018

/year

$21.64

/hour

Ed D Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$45,018

Columbus

Ohio

$43,483

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    How much does an Ed D make?

    As of Aug 26, 2026, the average annual pay for an Ed D in the United States is $45,018 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $21.64 an hour. This is the equivalent of $865/week or $3,751/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $69,500 and as low as $27,500, the majority of Ed D salaries currently range between $36,000 (25th percentile) to $49,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $61,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Ed D varies greatly (by as much as 13500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    An Ed D in your area makes on average $43,483 per year, or $1,535 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $45,018. Ohio ranks number 40 out of 50 states nationwide for Ed D salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Ed D jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Ed D Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Ed D job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Carcross, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Carcross, YT, beats the national average by $54,913 (122.0%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $55,611 (123.5%) above the $45,018 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Ed D appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 3% between Kentville, NS, and Courtenay, BC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Ed D role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Kentville, NS

    $100,629

    $48.38

    Whitehorse, YT

    $99,989

    $48.07

    Carcross, YT

    $99,931

    $48.04

    Haines Junction, YT

    $99,589

    $47.88

    North Cowichan, BC

    $99,296

    $47.74

    Duncan, BC

    $98,914

    $47.55

    Oak Bay, BC

    $98,734

    $47.47

    Victoria, BC

    $98,316

    $47.27

    Alberton, PE

    $97,398

    $46.83

    Courtenay, BC

    $97,137

    $46.70

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Ed D Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Ed D category.

    For example Educational Psychologists jobs pay as much as $47,795 (106.2%) more than the average Ed D salary of $45,018. If you're qualified, finding work as an Educational Psychologists may help you make more money than that of the average Ed D position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Educational Psychologists

    $92,813

    $44.62

    Adaptive Physical Education Teacher

    $62,209

    $29.91

    Online Psychology Teacher

    $56,306

    $27.07

    Resource Room Teacher

    $43,255

    $20.80

    K Love

    $39,408

    $18.95

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Ed D salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $45,018 per year or $21.64 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.