Education and Childcare Administrators Salary in Texas
Also called: Childcare Center Directors
Education and Childcare Administrators in Texas earn a median of $50,840 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,840
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($59,300)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,480
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,130; the top 10% earn over $75,310. Nationally the range is $38,580 to $98,240.
States ranked near Texas
Similar jobs in Texas
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$93,910 median in Texas
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$104,390 median in Texas
- Fitness and Wellness Coordinators$61,310 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Social and Community Service Managers$76,520 median in Texas
- Human Resources Managers$136,500 median in Texas
- Instructional Coordinators$78,710 median in Texas
Education and Childcare Administrators pay in Texas
How much do education and childcare administrators make in Texas?
The median is $50,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,130 and the top 10% earn over $75,310. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for education and childcare administrators?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 50 (−14% vs. the national median of $59,300). Living costs are not included.