Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $59,990 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.84
10th percentile $45,410
90th percentile $129,060
Employed locally 30
National median $56,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,410
    25th
    $47,400
    50th (median)
    $59,990
    75th
    $80,350
    90th
    $129,060

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary vs area income 106% Median Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary is 6% above 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,580
    Salinas, CA $74,690
    Modesto, CA $73,660
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $71,240
    Napa, CA $70,440

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $93,090
    Managers, All Other $140,280
    Sales Managers $88,040
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $158,330
    Medical and Health Services Managers $126,230
    Financial Managers $122,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in El Centro, CA is $28.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary in El Centro, CA is 6.6% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare (10th percentile) earn around $45,410 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,400.