Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Plan, direct, or coordinate academic or nonacademic activities of preschools or childcare centers and programs, including before- and after-school care.
Median pay: $59,300/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: -2.5% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 5,500 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• 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.
• Determine the scope of educational program offerings and prepare drafts of program schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.
• Determine allocations of funds for staff, supplies, materials, and equipment and authorize purchases.
• Direct and coordinate activities of teachers or administrators at daycare centers, schools, public agencies, or institutions.
What's the median pay for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare?
The median pay for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare is $59,300 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare?
Employment for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare is projected to change -2.5% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare?
About 5,500 openings per year, on average, over the decade.