Childcare Director Salary in New York
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 York was $96,810 in May 2025, $37,510 (63%) above the national median of $59,300.
The middle half earned between $73,190 (25th percentile) and $103,570 (75th percentile).
New York ranks 1 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 York
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,770 | $27.78 |
| 25th | $73,190 | $35.19 |
| 50th (median) | $96,810 | $46.54 |
| 75th | $103,570 | $49.80 |
| 90th | $156,440 | $75.21 |
| Mean (average) | $98,290 | $47.26 |
SOC 11-9031 Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in New York, BLS OEWS May 2025.