Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare is $29.79 an hour ($61,960 a year). About 1,660 people work in this job there.

$29.79Median hourly pay
$51,670–$78,190Middle half of workers, yearly
1,660People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($59,300). It is 20% lower than the District of Columbia median ($77,850).

Pay range for education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$23.27$48,410
25% of workers$24.84$51,670
Half of workers (median)$29.79$61,960
75% of workers$37.59$78,190
90% of workers$49.67$103,320

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$61,9601,660

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (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)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • 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)

Related jobs in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

JobMedian yearly pay
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44,660
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$134,490
Instructional Coordinators$105,220
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$85,000
Social and Community Service Managers$101,240
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$77,200
Health Education Specialists$124,590
Training and Development Managers$143,640

Other job titles for this job

After School Site DirectorBefore and After School Program DirectorBefore and After School Site DirectorCenter AdministratorChild Care Center AdministratorChild Care Center AdminChild Care Center DirectorChild Care DirectorChildcare Center AdministratorChildcare Center DirectorChildcare DirectorCare Center Director

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