Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $58,350 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.06
10th percentile $29,200
90th percentile $85,960
Employed locally 30
National median $56,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,200
    25th
    $38,000
    50th (median)
    $58,350
    75th
    $68,470
    90th
    $85,960

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary vs area income 91% Median Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary is 9% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $58,900
    Odessa, TX $57,670
    Midland, TX $54,840
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $52,880
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $48,850
    Amarillo, TX $48,780

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $85,960
    Sales Managers $115,950
    Medical and Health Services Managers $106,650
    Financial Managers $124,900
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $82,990
    Managers, All Other $119,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in Waco, TX is $28.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary in Waco, TX is 3.7% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare (10th percentile) earn around $29,200 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,000.