Education and Childcare Administrator salary
From 82 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 11-9031: Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 53% of Education and Childcare Administrator filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Median up 58% since FY2020. From $45,858 in FY2020 to $72,280 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Education and Childcare Administrator H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 82 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Education and Childcare Administrator jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 11-9031, Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare). The median base salary is $58,000, 53% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $48,480 and $72,988. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 53% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 53% of filings
Mid-level · 30% of filings
Senior · 17% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $50,263 | 40 |
| Level II · Qualified | $70,000 | 23 |
| Level III · Experienced | $75,000 | 13 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Education and Childcare Administrator pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $73,050 | 15 |
| Boston, MA | $59,000 | 10 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Education and Childcare Administrator does
Plan, direct, or coordinate academic or nonacademic activities of preschools or childcare centers and programs, including before- and after-school care.
Typical tasks
- Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff and recommend personnel actions for programs and services.
- Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies and students' behavioral or learning problems.
- Teach classes or courses or provide direct care to children.
- Determine allocations of funds for staff, supplies, materials, and equipment and authorize purchases.
- Direct and coordinate activities of teachers or administrators at daycare centers, schools, public agencies, or institutions.
- Monitor students' progress and provide students and teachers with assistance in resolving any problems.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare), the median annual wage was $59,300 in May 2025, with 73,660 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $58,000, 2% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,493 | $38,580 |
| 25th percentile | $48,480 | $47,040 |
| Median | $58,000 | $59,300 |
| 75th percentile | $72,988 | $75,500 |
| 90th percentile | $89,840 | $98,240 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $43,493 |
| 25th | $48,480 |
| 50th (median) | $58,000 |
| 75th | $72,988 |
| 90th | $89,840 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $45,858 | $40,000 | $53,102 | 32 |
| FY2021 | $46,411 | $42,370 | $60,970 | 26 |
| FY2022 | $48,838 | $41,507 | $56,724 | 31 |
| FY2023 | $52,000 | $44,851 | $65,493 | 31 |
| FY2024 | $61,360 | $47,920 | $65,520 | 47 |
| FY2025 | $53,477 | $45,760 | $62,500 | 49 |
| FY2026 | $72,280 | $58,000 | $75,000 | 33 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Education and Childcare Administrator make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Education and Childcare Administrator jobs is $58,000 (82 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $48,480 and $72,988.
What does an entry-level Education and Childcare Administrator earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $50,263. Level I accounts for 53% of Education and Childcare Administrator filings.
Do H-1B Education and Childcare Administrators earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($58,000) is 2% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($59,300, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.