Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $58,900 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.32
10th percentile $36,700
90th percentile $87,750
Employed locally 580
National median $56,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,700
    25th
    $46,590
    50th (median)
    $58,900
    75th
    $65,760
    90th
    $87,750

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary vs area income 60% Median Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $83,600
    New York $79,660
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $79,000
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $77,120
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,580

    Nearby metros — Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Waco, TX $58,350
    Odessa, TX $57,670
    Midland, TX $54,840
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $52,880
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $48,850
    Amarillo, TX $48,780

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$108,940
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$173,300
    Sales Managers$141,430
    Financial Managers$168,100
    Marketing Managers$162,150
    Construction Managers$102,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in Austin, TX is $28.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.97 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salaries?

    The median Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary in Austin, TX is 4.7% above the national median of $56,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in Austin?

    Entry-level Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare (10th percentile) earn around $36,700 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,590.