Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,190 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.54
10th percentile $30,820
90th percentile $86,350
Employed locally 50
National median $56,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,820
    25th
    $39,630
    50th (median)
    $55,190
    75th
    $60,230
    90th
    $86,350

    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

    Related occupations in Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $76,320
    Medical and Health Services Managers $100,610
    Financial Managers $99,980
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $98,090
    Industrial Production Managers $105,350
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary $98,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in Southern Ohio is $26.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary in Southern Ohio is 1.9% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare (10th percentile) earn around $30,820 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,630.