Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $36,450 -35.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.52
10th percentile $28,810
90th percentile $71,540
Employed locally 30
National median $56,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,810
    25th
    $33,020
    50th (median)
    $36,450
    75th
    $55,240
    90th
    $71,540

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary vs area income 64% Median Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary is 36% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $77,120
    Salinas, CA $74,690
    North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $70,720
    Albuquerque, NM $67,450
    California $65,420
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,730

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $94,160
    Medical and Health Services Managers $83,500
    Food Service Managers $60,080
    Construction Managers $78,250
    Financial Managers $126,110
    Industrial Production Managers $103,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in Dothan, AL is $17.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary in Dothan, AL is 35.2% below 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare (10th percentile) earn around $28,810 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,020.