Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$56,270
↑ 28.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 28.4% since 2011 ($43,830 → $56,270)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $56,270
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+2.0%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -13%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,270 | +3.6% |
| 2023 | $54,290 | +9.3% |
| 2022 | $49,690 | +5.0% |
| 2021 | $47,310 | -3.8% |
| 2020 | $49,160 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | $48,210 | +0.6% |
| 2018 | $47,940 | +2.2% |
| 2017 | $46,890 | +2.4% |
| 2016 | $45,790 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | $45,670 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | $45,260 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | $44,890 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | $43,950 | +0.3% |
| 2011 | $43,830 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.