Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $77,120 +37.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.08
10th percentile $51,480
90th percentile $157,920
Employed locally 680
National median $56,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,480
    25th
    $61,220
    50th (median)
    $77,120
    75th
    $93,630
    90th
    $157,920

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary vs area income 49% Median Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary is 51% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,580
    District of Columbia $76,270

    Nearby metros — Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    California $65,420

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$291,660
    General and Operations Managers$162,480
    Managers, All Other$215,120
    Financial Managers$218,920
    Sales Managers$200,450
    Marketing Managers$228,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in San Jose, CA is $37.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary in San Jose, CA is 37.1% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare (10th percentile) earn around $51,480 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,220.