Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare Salary (2025)
Based on 73,660 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $38,580 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $47,040 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $59,300 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $75,500 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $98,240 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$39K
25th
$47K
Median
$59K
75th
$76K
90th
$98K
Highest Paying States for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| New York | $98,290 |
| District of Columbia | $89,180 |
| New Jersey | $87,680 |
| Washington | $79,600 |
| Alaska | $78,830 |
| California | $73,830 |
| Massachusetts | $72,890 |
| Colorado | $69,590 |
| Hawaii | $69,240 |
| Maryland | $69,070 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is New York at an average of $98,290 per year, while Maryland has an average of $69,070 — a difference of $29,220. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 73,660 workers were employed as Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycares in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Management Occupations. The annual mean wage of $64,800 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 11-9031