Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$38,580
- 25th Percentile — Junior$47,040
- 50th Percentile — Median$59,300
- 75th Percentile — Senior$75,500
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$98,240
The top 10% of Education and Childcare Administrators earn $98,240 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $38,580, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $98,290 | +51.7% |
| District of Columbia | $89,180 | +37.6% |
| New Jersey | $87,680 | +35.3% |
| Washington | $79,600 | +22.8% |
| Alaska | $78,830 | +21.7% |
| California | $73,830 | +13.9% |
| Massachusetts | $72,890 | +12.5% |
| Colorado | $69,590 | +7.4% |
| Hawaii | $69,240 | +6.9% |
| Maryland | $69,070 | +6.6% |
| Vermont | $68,160 | +5.2% |
| Utah | $67,970 | +4.9% |
| Connecticut | $66,380 | +2.4% |
| Nevada | $65,530 | +1.1% |
| Minnesota | $64,380 | -0.6% |
| Nebraska | $64,310 | -0.8% |
| Oregon | $63,900 | -1.4% |
| Wyoming | $62,100 | -4.2% |
| Delaware | $61,380 | -5.3% |
| South Dakota | $61,330 | -5.4% |
| Maine | $60,990 | -5.9% |
| North Carolina | $60,880 | -6.0% |
| Indiana | $60,250 | -7.0% |
| Illinois | $60,160 | -7.2% |
| Florida | $59,440 | -8.3% |
| Georgia | $59,280 | -8.5% |
| Michigan | $58,870 | -9.2% |
| Rhode Island | $58,770 | -9.3% |
| Wisconsin | $58,530 | -9.7% |
| Kansas | $58,440 | -9.8% |
| South Carolina | $58,290 | -10.0% |
| Virginia | $57,630 | -11.1% |
| New Hampshire | $57,140 | -11.8% |
| New Mexico (est.) | $57,024 | -12.0% |
| Ohio | $56,880 | -12.2% |
| North Dakota | $56,640 | -12.6% |
| Tennessee | $56,150 | -13.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $55,700 | -14.0% |
| Missouri | $55,500 | -14.4% |
| Texas | $55,050 | -15.0% |
| Oklahoma | $53,560 | -17.3% |
| Arizona | $53,310 | -17.7% |
| Idaho | $52,100 | -19.6% |
| West Virginia | $52,060 | -19.7% |
| Iowa | $51,980 | -19.8% |
| Montana | $51,750 | -20.1% |
| Mississippi | $50,700 | -21.8% |
| Louisiana | $50,690 | -21.8% |
| Arkansas | $49,050 | -24.3% |
| Kentucky | $48,370 | -25.4% |
| Alabama | $47,370 | -26.9% |
What Factors Affect Education and Childcare Administrators Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Education and Childcare Administrators is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: New York pays an average of $98,290, while Alabama pays $47,370 — a gap of $50,920 per year.
The middle half of Education and Childcare Administrators earn between $47,040 and $75,500 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,580, while the top 10% earn more than $98,240.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Education and Childcare Administrators?
The average salary for Education and Childcare Administrators in the United States is $64,800 per year, with a median of $59,300.
What is the starting salary for Education and Childcare Administrators?
Entry-level Education and Childcare Administrators typically earn between $38,580 and $47,040 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Education and Childcare Administrators the most?
New York pays Education and Childcare Administrators the most at $98,290 per year on average, followed by District of Columbia ($89,180) and New Jersey ($87,680).
How much do Education and Childcare Administrators make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $64,800, Education and Childcare Administrators earn approximately $31.15 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Education and Childcare Administrators a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 73,660 Education and Childcare Administrators jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $64,800 and a median of $59,300 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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