Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $47,540 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.86
10th percentile $36,650
90th percentile $61,900
Employed locally 200
National median $56,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,650
    25th
    $41,330
    50th (median)
    $47,540
    75th
    $52,400
    90th
    $61,900

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary vs area income 70% Median Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary is 30% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $53,950
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $52,110
    Yuma, AZ $48,400
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $46,740

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$79,080
    Managers, All Other$138,330
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$147,240
    Medical and Health Services Managers$123,910
    Financial Managers$127,040
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$61,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in Tucson, AZ is $22.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary in Tucson, AZ is 15.5% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare (10th percentile) earn around $36,650 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,330.