How much does an education and childcare administrator make in Texas?
$50,840a year
Median yearly pay for education and childcare administrators in Texas. That is $24.44 an hour or $4,237 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.44
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,130Median: $50,840Highest 10%: $75,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,130 | $16.89 | |
| 25th | $42,200 | $20.29 | |
| Median | $50,840 | $24.44 | |
| 75th | $61,040 | $29.35 | |
| 90th | $75,310 | $36.21 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $59,020 |
| Odessa, TX | $57,670 |
| Houston, TX | $53,520 |
| San Antonio, TX | $53,400 |
| Killeen, TX | $51,350 |
| Waco, TX | $50,910 |
| Amarillo, TX | $50,690 |
| Dallas, TX | $49,390 |
| College Station, TX | $49,370 |
| El Paso, TX | $49,050 |
| Tyler, TX | $48,610 |
| Laredo, TX | $48,560 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $48,150 |
| Lubbock, TX | $47,800 |
| Brownsville, TX | $45,930 |
| McAllen, TX | $38,010 |
| Texarkana, TX | $36,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education and childcare administrators.
| 33. Virginia | $53,320 |
| 34. North Dakota | $51,390 |
| 35. South Carolina | $51,200 |
| 36. Texas | $50,840 |
| 37. Mississippi | $49,740 |
| 38. Ohio | $49,580 |
| 39. Tennessee | $49,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education and childcare administrator make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $24.44 ($50,840 a year).
Do education and childcare administrators make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $50,840 against $59,300 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Texas rank for education and childcare administrator pay?
Texas ranks 36 of 50 states.
Which city in Texas pays education and childcare administrators the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $59,020 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.