Education and Childcare Administrators Salary in Mississippi
Also called: Childcare Center Directors
Education and Childcare Administrators in Mississippi earn a median of $49,740 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,740
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($59,300)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 580
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,100; the top 10% earn over $74,880. Nationally the range is $38,580 to $98,240.
States ranked near Mississippi
Similar jobs in Mississippi
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$82,800 median in Mississippi
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$86,590 median in Mississippi
- Fitness and Wellness Coordinators$44,600 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Social and Community Service Managers$67,330 median in Mississippi
- Human Resources Managers$106,100 median in Mississippi
- Instructional Coordinators$61,830 median in Mississippi
Education and Childcare Administrators pay in Mississippi
How much do education and childcare administrators make in Mississippi?
The median is $49,740 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,100 and the top 10% earn over $74,880. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for education and childcare administrators?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 50 (−16% vs. the national median of $59,300). Living costs are not included.