Childcare Director Salary in Missouri
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 Missouri was $47,940 in May 2025, $11,360 (19%) below the national median of $59,300.
The middle half earned between $38,880 (25th percentile) and $59,600 (75th percentile).
Missouri ranks 43 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 Missouri
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,950 | $14.40 |
| 25th | $38,880 | $18.69 |
| 50th (median) | $47,940 | $23.05 |
| 75th | $59,600 | $28.65 |
| 90th | $85,770 | $41.24 |
| Mean (average) | $55,500 | $26.68 |
SOC 11-9031 Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in Missouri, BLS OEWS May 2025.