How much does an education and childcare administrator make in Colorado?
$64,620a year
Median yearly pay for education and childcare administrators in Colorado. That is $31.07 an hour or $5,385 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.07
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,970Median: $64,620Highest 10%: $96,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,970 | $23.54 | |
| 25th | $56,030 | $26.94 | |
| Median | $64,620 | $31.07 | |
| 75th | $77,210 | $37.12 | |
| 90th | $96,490 | $46.39 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $69,900 |
| Denver, CO | $69,160 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $63,900 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $61,960 |
| Greeley, CO | $56,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education and childcare administrators.
| 6. Massachusetts | $70,320 |
| 7. California | $67,100 |
| 8. Hawaii | $65,080 |
| 9. Colorado | $64,620 |
| 10. South Dakota | $63,240 |
| 11. Vermont | $63,220 |
| 12. Maryland | $62,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education and childcare administrator make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $31.07 ($64,620 a year).
Do education and childcare administrators make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $64,620 against $59,300 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Colorado rank for education and childcare administrator pay?
Colorado ranks 9 of 50 states.
Which city in Colorado pays education and childcare administrators the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $69,900 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.