Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare Salary in California
In California, education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare earn a median of $65,420 per year.
Median (California)
$65,420
Bottom 10%
$46,190
Top 10%
$120,760
Employed in California
8,290
How California compares
Refit analysis ·In California, education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare earn a median of $65,420 — 16% above the national median of $56,270. Locally the range runs $46,190 to $120,760. About 8,290 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #6 of 49 states for education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare pay — roughly the 90th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (New York, $79,660) by 22%. State employment of about 8,290 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$56,270
US bottom 10%
$37,060
US top 10%
$96,400
Skills that move pay in this role
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Writing
- Learning Strategies
- Active Learning
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