Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare is $31.07 an hour ($64,620 a year). About 1,150 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($59,300). Colorado ranks 9th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.54 | $48,970 |
| 25% of workers | $26.94 | $56,030 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.07 | $64,620 |
| 75% of workers | $37.12 | $77,210 |
| 90% of workers | $46.39 | $96,490 |
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $69,900 | 80 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $69,160 | 610 |
| Colorado Springs | $63,900 | 150 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $61,960 | 70 |
| Greeley | $56,890 | 40 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (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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