Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary by state
What Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycares do
Typical education: Associate's Degree
Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies and students' behavioral or learning problems.
Monitor students' progress and provide students and teachers with assistance in resolving any problems.
Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff and recommend personnel actions for programs and services.
Teach classes or courses or provide direct care to children.
Set educational standards and goals and help establish policies, procedures, and programs to carry them out.
Top skills:SpeakingReading ComprehensionMonitoringCritical ThinkingCoordinationActive Listening
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare pay by experience level
Entry level$40,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$48,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$61,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$78,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$101,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
-2.5%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
5,500
projected openings per year
Declining
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary by industry
Social Assistance
62,560 workers
$64,500
Child Care Services
60,540 workers
$64,000
Educational Services
6,490 workers
$85,500
Elementary and Secondary Schools
4,680 workers
$87,500
Educational Services, Privately Owned
3,420 workers
$73,000
Educational Services, Local Government Owned
2,780 workers
$101,500
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
2,230 workers
$74,000
Individual and Family Services
1,900 workers
$78,000
Religious Organizations
980 workers
$78,000
Civic and Social Organizations
920 workers
$67,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare pays 53% below the average across 58 roles in the Management job family (family average $144,000).
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare make?
The average base salary for a Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in the United States is $67,000 per year, or about $32.21 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $48,500 and $78,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Management roles?
The Management job family averages $144,000 across 58 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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