Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare Salary in Washington

Ranked #4 of 50 · WA

22.8% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $79,600 ≈ $38/hr
Median annual salary $70,470
Employment 1,560

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $49,060P25 $54,530 Median $70,470P75 $87,560P90 $107,980

About 80% of education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycares in Washington earn between $49,060 and $107,980. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Washington
$79,600
U.S. average
$64,800

The mean education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare salary in Washington is $79,600, about 22.8% above the U.S. average ($64,800). That works out to roughly $38/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Washington

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $83,600 $84,070 40
Yakima, WA $72,250 $79,590 60
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $71,150 $69,720 100
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $70,840 $70,210 40
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $70,470 $81,420 950
Kennewick-Richland, WA $65,000 $72,650 70
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $64,900 $66,850 50

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare make in Washington?

The median education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare salary in Washington is $70,470 per year (mean $79,600), and about 80% earn between $49,060 and $107,980.

How much do education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare make per hour in Washington?

Roughly $38 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $79,600 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Washington a high-paying state for education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare?

Washington ranks #4 of 50 states for education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare pay. Its mean salary of $79,600 is about 22.8% above the U.S. average of $64,800.

Which metro areas in Washington pay education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Washington for education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare are Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA ($83,600), Yakima, WA ($72,250), Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA ($71,150), by median annual wage.

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