Education and Childcare Administrators Salary in Missouri
Also called: Childcare Center Directors
Education and Childcare Administrators in Missouri earn a median of $47,940 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,940
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($59,300)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,060
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,950; the top 10% earn over $85,770. Nationally the range is $38,580 to $98,240.
States ranked near Missouri
Similar jobs in Missouri
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$100,400 median in Missouri
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$104,560 median in Missouri
- Social and Community Service Managers$71,970 median in Missouri
- Human Resources Managers$130,680 median in Missouri
- Instructional Coordinators$72,080 median in Missouri
- Training and Development Managers$109,250 median in Missouri
Education and Childcare Administrators pay in Missouri
How much do education and childcare administrators make in Missouri?
The median is $47,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,950 and the top 10% earn over $85,770. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for education and childcare administrators?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 50 (−19% vs. the national median of $59,300). Living costs are not included.