Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare pay in Mississippi

In Mississippi, the median pay for education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare is $23.91 an hour ($49,740 a year). About 580 people work in this job there.

$23.91Median hourly pay
$33,700–$59,380Middle half of workers, yearly
580People in this job in Mississippi

That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($59,300). Mississippi ranks 37th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$13.99$29,100
25% of workers$16.20$33,700
Half of workers (median)$23.91$49,740
75% of workers$28.55$59,380
90% of workers$36.00$74,880

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Gulfport-Biloxi$48,94050
Jackson$46,690160

Mississippi unemployment rate: 3.4% (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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JobMedian yearly pay
Medical and Health Services Managers$98,160
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$82,800
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$86,590
Food Service Managers$59,540
Construction Managers$99,520
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$53,620
Social and Community Service Managers$67,330
Managers, All Other$101,570

Other job titles for this job

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