How much does an education and childcare administrator make in Washington?
$70,470a year
Median yearly pay for education and childcare administrators in Washington. That is $33.88 an hour or $5,873 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.88
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,060Median: $70,470Highest 10%: $108,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,060 | $23.59 | |
| 25th | $54,530 | $26.22 | |
| Median | $70,470 | $33.88 | |
| 75th | $87,560 | $42.10 | |
| 90th | $108,000 | $51.91 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Mount Vernon, WA | $83,600 |
| Yakima, WA | $72,250 |
| Spokane, WA | $71,150 |
| Seattle, WA | $70,470 |
| Kennewick, WA | $65,000 |
| Portland, OR | $61,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education and childcare administrators.
| 2. New Jersey | $78,770 |
| 3. District of Columbia | $77,850 |
| 4. Alaska | $75,540 |
| 5. Washington | $70,470 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $70,320 |
| 7. California | $67,100 |
| 8. Hawaii | $65,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education and childcare administrator make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $33.88 ($70,470 a year).
Do education and childcare administrators make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $70,470 against $59,300 nationally, 19% more.
Where does Washington rank for education and childcare administrator pay?
Washington ranks 5 of 50 states.
Which city in Washington pays education and childcare administrators the most?
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA, with a median of $83,600 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.