Education and Childcare Administrators Salary in California
Also called: Childcare Center Directors
Education and Childcare Administrators in California earn a median of $67,100 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $67,100
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($59,300)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 9,810
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,590; the top 10% earn over $100,800. Nationally the range is $38,580 to $98,240.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$159,950 median in California
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$125,460 median in California
- Fitness and Wellness Coordinators$77,840 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Social and Community Service Managers$83,210 median in California
- Human Resources Managers$170,080 median in California
- Instructional Coordinators$97,010 median in California
Education and Childcare Administrators pay in California
How much do education and childcare administrators make in California?
The median is $67,100 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,590 and the top 10% earn over $100,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for education and childcare administrators?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 50 (+13% vs. the national median of $59,300). Living costs are not included.