Childcare Director Salary in Ohio
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 Ohio was $49,580 in May 2025, $9,720 (16%) below the national median of $59,300.
The middle half earned between $45,030 (25th percentile) and $61,410 (75th percentile).
Ohio ranks 38 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 Ohio
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,790 | $17.69 |
| 25th | $45,030 | $21.65 |
| 50th (median) | $49,580 | $23.84 |
| 75th | $61,410 | $29.53 |
| 90th | $77,830 | $37.42 |
| Mean (average) | $56,880 | $27.34 |
SOC 11-9031 Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in Ohio, BLS OEWS May 2025.