How to become Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycareeducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Management & Consulting Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay

$59,300

25th–75th pct. $47,040–$75,500

Top pay (est.)

$127,700

Top 10% $98,240

Pay in 5 years

$67,600est.

2031

Pay in 10 years

$77,200est.

$66,400–$89,600

Outlook score

37/100

★★☆☆☆ Below average

AI replacement risk

47%

Moderate

Job growth (10 yr)

−3.1%

5,200 openings / yr

How to become Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

Typical education

Bachelor's degree

BLS

Related experience

Less than 5 years

On-the-job training

None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

Key skills

Monitoring

4.2

Instructing

4.0

Coordination

4.0

Complex Problem Solving

4.0

Active Listening

4.0

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Writing

4.0

Management of Personnel Resources

4.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Education and Training

6.1

Administrative

5.8

Customer and Personal Service

5.7

Administration and Management

5.5

Personnel and Human Resources

5.3

English Language

4.6

Sales and Marketing

4.3

Economics and Accounting

4.3

What the work involves

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsGuiding, Directing, and Motivating SubordinatesMonitoring and Controlling ResourcesCoaching and Developing OthersStaffing Organizational Units

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionSpeech ClarityDeductive Reasoning

Training before entry

Up to 1 month

31%

3–6 months

25%

1–3 months

17%

1–2 years

12%

6–12 months

12%

2–4 years

Related work experience

1–2 years

33%

2–4 years

29%

4–6 years

15%

6–12 months

None

1–3 months

Up to 1 month

8–10 years

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data

Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.