Childcare Director Salary in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin was $59,930 in May 2025, $630 (1%) above the national median of $59,300.
The middle half earned between $45,540 (25th percentile) and $69,220 (75th percentile).
Wisconsin ranks 19 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 Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,420 | $18.95 |
| 25th | $45,540 | $21.89 |
| 50th (median) | $59,930 | $28.81 |
| 75th | $69,220 | $33.28 |
| 90th | $76,430 | $36.74 |
| Mean (average) | $58,530 | $28.14 |
SOC 11-9031 Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in Wisconsin, BLS OEWS May 2025.