CO · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 11-9031

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare Salary in Colorado

Median Annual Salary $61,150 +9% above national average (national: $56,270)
$66,680Mean Annual
$29Median Hourly
1,220Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$61,150
$46,470
10th pct.
$97,330
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$46,470$22.34
25th percentile$50,170$24.12
50th percentile (median)$61,150$29.40
75th percentile$76,580$36.82
90th percentile (top earners)$97,330$46.80
Mean (average)$66,680$32.06

How Colorado Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Colorado
Colorado (current) $61,150
New York $79,660 +30%
District of Columbia $76,270 +25%
Massachusetts $68,660 +12%
New Mexico $67,780 +11%
New Jersey $66,360 +9%
California $65,420 +7%
Washington $64,360 +5%
Delaware $63,950 +5%

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Related Occupations in Colorado

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Flight Attendants $61,050 7,540
Insurance Sales Agents $61,020 9,340
Structural Iron and Steel Workers $61,020 1,050
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $61,310 3,310
Glaziers $61,340 1,880
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,550 24,840

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare salary in Colorado is $66,680 per year. The median (middle) salary is $61,150 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycares (10th percentile) in Colorado typically earn around $46,470 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $50,170 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Colorado make approximately $97,330 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $76,580 per year.

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

The median education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare salary in Colorado is $61,150, which is +9% above 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