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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Odessa, TX

Median annual salary $57,670 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.73
10th percentile $36,160
90th percentile $70,720
Employed locally 30
National median $56,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,160
    25th
    $46,600
    50th (median)
    $57,670
    75th
    $62,110
    90th
    $70,720

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary vs area income 81% Median Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary is 19% 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
    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 Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $99,960
    Construction Managers $101,650
    Sales Managers $129,140
    Medical and Health Services Managers $102,440
    Financial Managers $146,160
    Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $96,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in Odessa, TX is $27.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary in Odessa, TX is 2.5% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare (10th percentile) earn around $36,160 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,600.