How much does an education and childcare administrator make in California?
$67,100a year
Median yearly pay for education and childcare administrators in California. That is $32.26 an hour or $5,592 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.26
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 9,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,590Median: $67,100Highest 10%: $100,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,590 | $22.88 | |
| 25th | $54,020 | $25.97 | |
| Median | $67,100 | $32.26 | |
| 75th | $80,640 | $38.77 | |
| 90th | $100,800 | $48.46 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $78,770 |
| Salinas, CA | $76,620 |
| Visalia, CA | $73,100 |
| Napa, CA | $70,440 |
| Modesto, CA | $70,180 |
| Merced, CA | $68,440 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $67,140 |
| Sacramento, CA | $67,030 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $65,480 |
| Chico, CA | $64,540 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $64,420 |
| Oxnard, CA | $64,410 |
| Fresno, CA | $63,460 |
| Yuba City, CA | $63,250 |
| Stockton, CA | $63,090 |
| Redding, CA | $63,060 |
| Riverside, CA | $63,060 |
| San Jose, CA | $62,840 |
| San Diego, CA | $62,500 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $62,060 |
| Vallejo, CA | $61,740 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $60,210 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $58,330 |
| El Centro, CA | $49,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education and childcare administrators.
| 4. Alaska | $75,540 |
| 5. Washington | $70,470 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $70,320 |
| 7. California | $67,100 |
| 8. Hawaii | $65,080 |
| 9. Colorado | $64,620 |
| 10. South Dakota | $63,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education and childcare administrator make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $32.26 ($67,100 a year).
Do education and childcare administrators make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $67,100 against $59,300 nationally, 13% more.
Where does California rank for education and childcare administrator pay?
California ranks 7 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays education and childcare administrators the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $78,770 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.