AL · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 11-9031

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare Salary in Alabama

Median Annual Salary $41,150 -27% below national average (national: $56,270)
$45,640Mean Annual
$20Median Hourly
780Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$41,150
$29,060
10th pct.
$61,470
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$29,060$13.97
25th percentile$34,270$16.47
50th percentile (median)$41,150$19.78
75th percentile$56,750$27.28
90th percentile (top earners)$61,470$29.56
Mean (average)$45,640$21.94

How Alabama Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Alabama
Alabama (current) $41,150
New York $79,660 +94%
District of Columbia $76,270 +85%
Massachusetts $68,660 +67%
New Mexico $67,780 +65%
New Jersey $66,360 +61%
California $65,420 +59%
Washington $64,360 +56%
Delaware $63,950 +55%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary in Alabama?

The mean education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare salary in Alabama is $45,640 per year. The median (middle) salary is $41,150 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in Alabama?

Entry-level education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycares (10th percentile) in Alabama typically earn around $29,060 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $34,270 per year.

What is the highest Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary in Alabama?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Alabama make approximately $61,470 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $56,750 per year.

How does the Alabama Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare salary compare to the national average?

The median education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare salary in Alabama is $41,150, which is -27% below national average of $56,270.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes