Childcare Director Salary in New Jersey
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 New Jersey was $78,770 in May 2025, $19,470 (33%) above the national median of $59,300.
The middle half earned between $59,800 (25th percentile) and $104,570 (75th percentile).
New Jersey ranks 2 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 New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,710 | $23.90 |
| 25th | $59,800 | $28.75 |
| 50th (median) | $78,770 | $37.87 |
| 75th | $104,570 | $50.28 |
| 90th | $144,870 | $69.65 |
| Mean (average) | $87,680 | $42.15 |
SOC 11-9031 Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in New Jersey, BLS OEWS May 2025.