Education and Childcare Administrators Salary in District of Columbia
Also called: Childcare Center Directors
Education and Childcare Administrators in District of Columbia earn a median of $77,850 a year, +31% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,850
- vs. U.S. median
- +31% ($59,300)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,410; the top 10% earn over $135,360. Nationally the range is $38,580 to $98,240.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$137,470 median in District of Columbia
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$107,390 median in District of Columbia
- Social and Community Service Managers$106,700 median in District of Columbia
- Human Resources Managers$184,350 median in District of Columbia
- Instructional Coordinators$105,990 median in District of Columbia
- Training and Development Managers$141,710 median in District of Columbia
Education and Childcare Administrators pay in District of Columbia
How much do education and childcare administrators make in District of Columbia?
The median is $77,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,410 and the top 10% earn over $135,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for education and childcare administrators?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 50 (+31% vs. the national median of $59,300). Living costs are not included.