Childcare Director Salary in Connecticut
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 Connecticut was $59,760 in May 2025, $460 (1%) above the national median of $59,300.
The middle half earned between $48,010 (25th percentile) and $78,040 (75th percentile).
Connecticut ranks 20 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 Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,290 | $19.37 |
| 25th | $48,010 | $23.08 |
| 50th (median) | $59,760 | $28.73 |
| 75th | $78,040 | $37.52 |
| 90th | $102,810 | $49.43 |
| Mean (average) | $66,380 | $31.92 |
SOC 11-9031 Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in Connecticut, BLS OEWS May 2025.