Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Illinois
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in Illinois earn a median salary of $50,113 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.9% vs the national median of $56,270. An estimated 3,480 education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $46,520 to $60,330 depending on location.
$50,113
Avg median salary in Illinois
$60,330
Highest paying metro
$46,520
Lowest paying metro
3,480
Employed in Illinois
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inEducation and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, IL | $60,330 | $46,040 | $81,850 | 40 |
| Champaign, IL | $53,500 | $47,210 | $63,000 | 70 |
| Peoria, IL | $50,330 | $45,540 | $58,730 | 90 |
| West Central Illinois | $50,030 | $39,690 | $60,860 | 60 |
| East Central Illinois | $49,910 | $40,670 | $64,080 | 60 |
| Springfield, IL | $48,550 | $39,800 | $62,450 | 50 |
| Bloomington, IL | $47,880 | $41,430 | $57,550 | 40 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $47,470 | $40,990 | $61,360 | 2,960 |
| South Illinois | $46,610 | $42,150 | $58,500 | 60 |
| Northwest Illinois | $46,520 | $38,960 | $60,450 | 50 |