Childcare Director Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 11-9031 Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
The median annual wage for education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare in California was $67,100 in May 2025, $7,800 (13%) above the national median of $59,300.
The middle half earned between $54,020 (25th percentile) and $80,640 (75th percentile).
California ranks 7 of the 50 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,590 | $22.88 |
| 25th | $54,020 | $25.97 |
| 50th (median) | $67,100 | $32.26 |
| 75th | $80,640 | $38.77 |
| 90th | $100,800 | $48.46 |
| Mean (average) | $73,830 | $35.50 |
SOC 11-9031 Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in California, BLS OEWS May 2025.