Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare pay in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, the median pay for education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare is $33.81 an hour ($70,320 a year). About 2,260 people work in this job there.

$33.81Median hourly pay
$57,090–$79,490Middle half of workers, yearly
2,260People in this job in Massachusetts

That is 19% higher than the U.S. median ($59,300). Massachusetts ranks 6th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$22.85$47,530
25% of workers$27.45$57,090
Half of workers (median)$33.81$70,320
75% of workers$38.22$79,490
90% of workers$49.31$102,570

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Barnstable Town$74,08040
Boston-Cambridge-Newton$72,5601,770
Worcester$70,560220
Pittsfield$66,54040
Springfield$65,110100
Amherst Town-Northampton$63,85050

Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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

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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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.