Childcare Director Salary in Colorado
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 Colorado was $64,620 in May 2025, $5,320 (9%) above the national median of $59,300.
The middle half earned between $56,030 (25th percentile) and $77,210 (75th percentile).
Colorado ranks 9 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 Colorado
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,970 | $23.54 |
| 25th | $56,030 | $26.94 |
| 50th (median) | $64,620 | $31.07 |
| 75th | $77,210 | $37.12 |
| 90th | $96,490 | $46.39 |
| Mean (average) | $69,590 | $33.46 |
SOC 11-9031 Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in Colorado, BLS OEWS May 2025.