Education and Childcare Administrators Salary in Alabama
Also called: Childcare Center Directors
Education and Childcare Administrators in Alabama earn a median of $41,780 a year, −30% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $41,780
- vs. U.S. median
- −30% ($59,300)
- Rank among states
- 50 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 940
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,290; the top 10% earn over $77,530. Nationally the range is $38,580 to $98,240.
States ranked near Alabama
Similar jobs in Alabama
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$97,480 median in Alabama
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$100,030 median in Alabama
- Social and Community Service Managers$72,310 median in Alabama
- Human Resources Managers$113,210 median in Alabama
- Instructional Coordinators$69,000 median in Alabama
- Training and Development Managers$128,750 median in Alabama
Education and Childcare Administrators pay in Alabama
How much do education and childcare administrators make in Alabama?
The median is $41,780 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,290 and the top 10% earn over $77,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for education and childcare administrators?
On pay alone it ranks 50 of 50 (−30% vs. the national median of $59,300). Living costs are not included.