Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $54,440 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.17
10th percentile $43,890
90th percentile $80,760
Employed locally 50
National median $56,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,890
    25th
    $47,940
    50th (median)
    $54,440
    75th
    $58,330
    90th
    $80,760

    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 Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $86,890
    Financial Managers $123,360
    Medical and Health Services Managers $108,240
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $97,160
    Social and Community Service Managers $74,740
    Chief Executives $99,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in Southwest Maine is $26.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary in Southwest Maine is 3.3% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare (10th percentile) earn around $43,890 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,940.