MO · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 11-9031

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare Salary in Missouri

Median Annual Salary $39,370 -30% below national average (national: $56,270)
$46,300Mean Annual
$19Median Hourly
N/AEmployed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$39,370
$26,510
10th pct.
$70,410
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$26,510$12.75
25th percentile$29,330$14.10
50th percentile (median)$39,370$18.93
75th percentile$55,010$26.45
90th percentile (top earners)$70,410$33.85
Mean (average)$46,300$22.26

How Missouri Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Missouri
Missouri (current) $39,370
New York $79,660 +102%
District of Columbia $76,270 +94%
Massachusetts $68,660 +74%
New Mexico $67,780 +72%
New Jersey $66,360 +69%
California $65,420 +66%
Washington $64,360 +63%
Delaware $63,950 +62%

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Related Occupations in Missouri

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Helpers--Production Workers $39,360 5,120
Driver/Sales Workers $39,410 9,930
Medical Assistants $39,310 11,860
Couriers and Messengers $39,520 1,390
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $39,150 3,630
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $39,110 620

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare salary in Missouri is $46,300 per year. The median (middle) salary is $39,370 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycares (10th percentile) in Missouri typically earn around $26,510 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $29,330 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Missouri make approximately $70,410 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $55,010 per year.

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

The median education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare salary in Missouri is $39,370, which is -30% 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