Childcare Director Salary in Florida
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 Florida was $56,750 in May 2025, $2,550 (4%) below the national median of $59,300.
The middle half earned between $45,790 (25th percentile) and $63,930 (75th percentile).
Florida ranks 27 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 Florida
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,910 | $18.71 |
| 25th | $45,790 | $22.01 |
| 50th (median) | $56,750 | $27.28 |
| 75th | $63,930 | $30.74 |
| 90th | $78,700 | $37.84 |
| Mean (average) | $59,440 | $28.58 |
SOC 11-9031 Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in Florida, BLS OEWS May 2025.