Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Education & Childcare Administrator, Preschool & Daycare Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $53,600 This is the median salary for this occupation. Preschool and childcare center directors supervise and lead their staffs, design program plans, oversee daily activities, and prepare budgets. General Information Plan, direct, or coordinate academic or nonacademic activities of preschools or childcare centers and programs, including before- and after-school care. Excludes Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (25-2011) and Childcare Workers (39-9011). Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Education & Childcare Administrator, Preschool & Daycare Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 26 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 26 openings per year are projected for Education & Childcare Administrator, Preschool & Daycare. +9.6% Employment Change Employment for Education & Childcare Administrator, Preschool & Daycare is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 9.6% between 2025 and 2030. $25.75 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $25.75/hour. Entry level workers are paid $15.58, while experienced workers are paid $29.16. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 305 Education & Childcare Administrator, Preschool & Daycare in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 334. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Education & Childcare Administrator, Preschool & Daycare are Religious Organizations, Child Care Services, and Elementary and Secondary Schools. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Education & Childcare Administrator, Preschool & Daycare include Customer and Personal Service, Education and Training, and Administration and Management. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Education & Childcare Administrator, Preschool & Daycare is Postgraduate degree. 87% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
