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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $48,850 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.48
10th percentile $36,670
90th percentile $62,530
Employed locally 2,020
National median $56,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,670
    25th
    $42,940
    50th (median)
    $48,850
    75th
    $57,180
    90th
    $62,530

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary vs area income 61% Median Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary is 39% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $58,900
    Waco, TX $58,350
    Odessa, TX $57,670
    Midland, TX $54,840
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $52,880
    Amarillo, TX $48,780

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,090
    Financial Managers $165,220
    Sales Managers $131,040
    Construction Managers $101,850
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $167,630
    Medical and Health Services Managers $119,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in Houston, TX is $23.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary in Houston, TX is 13.2% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare (10th percentile) earn around $36,670 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,940.