Education and Childcare Administrators Salary in Colorado
Also called: Childcare Center Directors
Education and Childcare Administrators in Colorado earn a median of $64,620 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,620
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($59,300)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,150
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,970; the top 10% earn over $96,490. Nationally the range is $38,580 to $98,240.
States ranked near Colorado
Similar jobs in Colorado
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$110,530 median in Colorado
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$118,440 median in Colorado
- Fitness and Wellness Coordinators$83,080 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
- Social and Community Service Managers$97,440 median in Colorado
- Human Resources Managers$166,400 median in Colorado
- Instructional Coordinators$82,160 median in Colorado
Education and Childcare Administrators pay in Colorado
How much do education and childcare administrators make in Colorado?
The median is $64,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,970 and the top 10% earn over $96,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for education and childcare administrators?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 50 (+9% vs. the national median of $59,300). Living costs are not included.