How much does an education and childcare administrator make in Madison?
$63,910a year
Median yearly pay for education and childcare administrators in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $30.73 an hour or $5,326 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.73
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 245
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,330Median: $63,910Highest 10%: $88,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,330 | $21.79 | |
| 25th | $47,050 | $22.62 | |
| Median | $63,910 | $30.73 | |
| 75th | $72,530 | $34.87 | |
| 90th | $88,540 | $42.57 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for education and childcare administrators.
| Minneapolis, MN | $64,800 |
| Duluth, MN | $59,630 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $58,760 |
| Green Bay, WI | $58,080 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $56,770 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $217,000 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $168,900 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $160,700 |
| Financial Manager | $149,000 |
| Sales Manager | $146,400 |
| Human Resources Manager | $140,700 |
| Marketing Manager | $138,300 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $137,000 |
| Education Administrator | $133,100 |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $131,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education and childcare administrator make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $30.73 ($63,910 a year).
Do education and childcare administrators make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $63,910 against $59,300 nationally, 8% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $59,930, so Madison pays 7% more.
Where does Madison rank for education and childcare administrator pay?
36 of 245 metro areas with data.
How much does an education and childcare administrator make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,540 or more.
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.