Childcare Director Salary in Michigan
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 Michigan was $56,870 in May 2025, $2,430 (4%) below the national median of $59,300.
The middle half earned between $46,990 (25th percentile) and $65,600 (75th percentile).
Michigan ranks 26 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 Michigan
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,670 | $18.59 |
| 25th | $46,990 | $22.59 |
| 50th (median) | $56,870 | $27.34 |
| 75th | $65,600 | $31.54 |
| 90th | $82,630 | $39.72 |
| Mean (average) | $58,870 | $28.30 |
SOC 11-9031 Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in Michigan, BLS OEWS May 2025.