The average salary for a childcare program administrator in the United States is around $30,628 per year.
Avg Salary
Childcare program administrators earn an average yearly salary of $30,628.
Wages typically start from $20,620 and go up to $45,494.
51% below national average Updated in 2023
Childcare program administrator earnings by seniority
Top-level childcare program administrator earnings begin at:
$21.87 per hour
$45,494 per year
Senior-level childcare program administrator earnings begin at:
$18.13 per hour
$37,719 per year
Mid-level childcare program administrator earnings begin at:
$14.73 per hour
$30,628 per year
Junior-level childcare program administrator earnings begin at:
$11.96 per hour
$24,871 per year
Starting level childcare program administrator earnings begin at:
$9.91 per hour
$20,620 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Childcare program administrator salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| New York | $60,360 |
| Massachusetts | $59,770 |
| Connecticut | $59,590 |
| New Jersey | $59,540 |
| Alaska | $59,180 |
| California | $58,750 |
| South Dakota | $58,310 |
| Nebraska | $55,740 |
| Oregon | $55,350 |
| Washington | $54,990 |
| Minnesota | $53,980 |
| Virginia | $49,150 |
| Colorado | $48,310 |
| Montana | $48,050 |
| New Mexico | $47,780 |
| New Hampshire | $47,660 |
| Hawaii | $47,500 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,280 |
| Vermont | $47,190 |
| Rhode Island | $47,030 |
| Delaware | $46,920 |
| Wisconsin | $46,910 |
| Maine | $46,870 |
| Illinois | $46,800 |
| Louisiana | $46,790 |
| Maryland | $46,670 |
| North Dakota | $46,640 |
| Michigan | $46,460 |
| Texas | $46,420 |
| Ohio | $46,400 |
| Kansas | $46,310 |
| Indiana | $46,290 |
| Georgia | $46,170 |
| Florida | $46,120 |
| South Carolina | $45,950 |
| Tennessee | $45,460 |
| Wyoming | $45,310 |
| Puerto Rico | $43,640 |
| District of Columbia | $40,920 |
| North Carolina | $38,730 |
| Missouri | $38,690 |
| Arkansas | $38,500 |
| Arizona | $38,150 |
| Nevada | $38,070 |
| Utah | $38,060 |
| Kentucky | $37,720 |
| Iowa | $37,680 |
| Idaho | $37,610 |
| Alabama | $37,590 |
| Oklahoma | $36,840 |
| West Virginia | $35,340 |
| Mississippi | $28,890 |
How do childcare program administrator salaries compare to similar careers?
Childcare program administrators earn 6% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than high school teachers but more than substitute teachers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| High school teacher salary | $47K |
| Elementary school teacher salary | $40K |
| Art teacher salary | $45K |
| School counselor salary | $38K |
| Teacher salary | $38K |
| Childcare program administrator salary | $31K |
| Physical education teacher salary | $26K |
| Kindergarten teacher salary | $26K |
| Music teacher salary | $24K |
| Substitute teacher salary | $20K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)