Education and Childcare Administrators Salary in Kentucky
Also called: Childcare Center Directors
Education and Childcare Administrators in Kentucky earn a median of $44,530 a year, −25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,530
- vs. U.S. median
- −25% ($59,300)
- Rank among states
- 49 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,000
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $71,300. Nationally the range is $38,580 to $98,240.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$99,920 median in Kentucky
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$114,310 median in Kentucky
- Social and Community Service Managers$76,960 median in Kentucky
- Human Resources Managers$121,460 median in Kentucky
- Instructional Coordinators$63,640 median in Kentucky
- Training and Development Managers$112,750 median in Kentucky
Education and Childcare Administrators pay in Kentucky
How much do education and childcare administrators make in Kentucky?
The median is $44,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $71,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for education and childcare administrators?
On pay alone it ranks 49 of 50 (−25% vs. the national median of $59,300). Living costs are not included.