How much does an education and childcare administrator make in Portland?
$61,520a year
Median yearly pay for education and childcare administrators in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $29.58 an hour or $5,127 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.58
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 245
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,870Median: $61,520Highest 10%: $76,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,870 | $20.61 | |
| 25th | $54,990 | $26.44 | |
| Median | $61,520 | $29.58 | |
| 75th | $62,390 | $30.00 | |
| 90th | $76,180 | $36.63 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for education and childcare administrators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $164,500 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $155,100 |
| Purchasing Manager | $142,200 |
| Financial Manager | $138,600 |
| Human Resources Manager | $137,600 |
| Marketing Manager | $135,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an education and childcare administrator make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $29.58 ($61,520 a year).
Do education and childcare administrators make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $61,520 against $59,300 nationally, 4% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $60,090, so Portland pays 2% more.
Where does Portland rank for education and childcare administrator pay?
59 of 245 metro areas with data.
How much does an education and childcare administrator make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,180 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.