KY · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 11-9031

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual Salary $38,860 -31% below national average (national: $56,270)
$47,720Mean Annual
$19Median Hourly
860Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$38,860
$34,240
10th pct.
$66,870
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$34,240$16.46
25th percentile$36,070$17.34
50th percentile (median)$38,860$18.68
75th percentile$56,440$27.14
90th percentile (top earners)$66,870$32.15
Mean (average)$47,720$22.94

How Kentucky Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Kentucky
Kentucky (current) $38,860
New York $79,660 +105%
District of Columbia $76,270 +96%
Massachusetts $68,660 +77%
New Mexico $67,780 +74%
New Jersey $66,360 +71%
California $65,420 +68%
Washington $64,360 +66%
Delaware $63,950 +65%

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare salary in Kentucky is $47,720 per year. The median (middle) salary is $38,860 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycares (10th percentile) in Kentucky typically earn around $34,240 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $36,070 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Kentucky make approximately $66,870 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $56,440 per year.

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

The median education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare salary in Kentucky is $38,860, which is -31% 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