Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $59,790 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.75
10th percentile $45,070
90th percentile $99,500
Employed locally 500
National median $56,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,070
    25th
    $47,660
    50th (median)
    $59,790
    75th
    $80,240
    90th
    $99,500

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 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
    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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $120,180
    Sales Managers $105,950
    Financial Managers $150,800
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $161,710
    Medical and Health Services Managers $149,730
    Managers, All Other $160,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in Sacramento, CA is $28.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary in Sacramento, CA is 6.3% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare (10th percentile) earn around $45,070 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,660.