Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare pay in Arizona

In Arizona, the median pay for education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare is $23.15 an hour ($48,160 a year). About 1,210 people work in this job there.

$23.15Median hourly pay
$43,260–$60,730Middle half of workers, yearly
1,210People in this job in Arizona

That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($59,300). Arizona ranks 41st of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare in Arizona

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.63$36,680
25% of workers$20.80$43,260
Half of workers (median)$23.15$48,160
75% of workers$29.20$60,730
90% of workers$36.43$75,770

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare pay in Arizona metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Yuma$50,34040
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler$48,630790
Tucson$47,460260
Prescott Valley-Prescott$42,99030

Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -3.1% over ten years, declining · about 5,200 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

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