Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare pay in Kentucky

In Kentucky, the median pay for education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare is $21.41 an hour ($44,530 a year). About 1,000 people work in this job there.

$21.41Median hourly pay
$37,290–$58,030Middle half of workers, yearly
1,000People in this job in Kentucky

That is 25% lower than the U.S. median ($59,300). Kentucky ranks 49th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$15.00$31,200
25% of workers$17.93$37,290
Half of workers (median)$21.41$44,530
75% of workers$27.90$58,030
90% of workers$34.28$71,300

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Louisville/Jefferson County$46,280350
Lexington-Fayette$45,650140
Bowling Green$37,00050

Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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)
  • 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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