Childcare Director Salary in Texas
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 Texas was $50,840 in May 2025, $8,460 (14%) below the national median of $59,300.
The middle half earned between $42,200 (25th percentile) and $61,040 (75th percentile).
Texas ranks 36 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 Texas
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,130 | $16.89 |
| 25th | $42,200 | $20.29 |
| 50th (median) | $50,840 | $24.44 |
| 75th | $61,040 | $29.34 |
| 90th | $75,310 | $36.21 |
| Mean (average) | $55,050 | $26.46 |
SOC 11-9031 Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in Texas, BLS OEWS May 2025.