U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsPlan, direct, or coordinate the academic and nonacademic activities of preschool and childcare centers or programs. Excludes "Preschool Teachers" (25-2011).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50,700 | 1.9 % | $24.23 | $50,410 | 1.3 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $13.08 | $16.03 | $20.65 | $29.15 | $40.92 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $27,210 | $33,340 | $42,960 | $60,630 | $85,110 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Day Care Services | 32,860 | 4.13 | $21.07 | $43,830 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 8,570 | 0.10 | $35.20 | $73,210 |
| Individual and Family Services | 2,970 | 0.24 | $24.53 | $51,030 |
| Civic and Social Organizations | 1,780 | 0.46 | $21.68 | $45,090 |
| Religious Organizations | 830 | 0.45 | $29.15 | $60,630 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Day Care Services | 32,860 | 4.13 | $21.07 | $43,830 |
| Civic and Social Organizations | 1,780 | 0.46 | $21.68 | $45,090 |
| Religious Organizations | 830 | 0.45 | $29.15 | $60,630 |
| Social Advocacy Organizations | 610 | 0.32 | $25.01 | $52,020 |
| Individual and Family Services | 2,970 | 0.24 | $24.53 | $51,030 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 8,570 | 0.10 | $35.20 | $73,210 |
| Educational Support Services | 190 | 0.14 | $33.64 | $69,970 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 260 | 0.01 | $32.02 | $66,590 |
| Junior Colleges | 260 | 0.03 | $32.01 | $66,580 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 140 | (7) | $29.74 | $61,850 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 7,510 | 0.54 | 1.34 | $26.27 | $54,630 |
| New York | 3,910 | 0.47 | 1.18 | $32.41 | $67,400 |
| Texas | 3,250 | 0.32 | 0.81 | $18.37 | $38,210 |
| Illinois | 2,520 | 0.46 | 1.14 | $27.49 | $57,190 |
| North Carolina | 2,060 | 0.55 | 1.37 | $19.59 | $40,750 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 300 | 1.05 | 2.64 | $20.62 | $42,890 |
| Delaware | 280 | 0.71 | 1.77 | $24.55 | $51,070 |
| Mississippi | 700 | 0.65 | 1.64 | $21.14 | $43,970 |
| Arkansas | 710 | 0.63 | 1.57 | $18.29 | $38,030 |
| Massachusetts | 1,940 | 0.62 | 1.56 | $27.93 | $58,090 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 3,910 | 0.47 | 1.18 | $32.41 | $67,400 |
| District of Columbia | 380 | 0.59 | 1.48 | $29.41 | $61,160 |
| Massachusetts | 1,940 | 0.62 | 1.56 | $27.93 | $58,090 |
| Illinois | 2,520 | 0.46 | 1.14 | $27.49 | $57,190 |
| Rhode Island | 150 | 0.33 | 0.82 | $27.19 | $56,550 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 2,650 | 0.53 | 1.33 | $34.95 | $72,690 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,930 | 0.51 | 1.27 | $28.10 | $58,440 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 1,710 | 0.48 | 1.21 | $30.25 | $62,910 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 1,140 | 0.50 | 1.25 | $24.71 | $51,400 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 1,090 | 0.66 | 1.64 | $27.96 | $58,160 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 950 | 0.38 | 0.96 | $16.97 | $35,290 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 870 | 0.52 | 1.30 | $21.43 | $44,570 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 830 | 0.62 | 1.54 | $29.46 | $61,270 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 810 | 0.45 | 1.12 | $21.78 | $45,310 |
| Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division | 790 | 0.84 | 2.10 | $24.10 | $50,120 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haverhill-North Andover-Amesbury, MA-NH NECTA Division | 90 | 1.15 | 2.89 | $21.85 | $45,440 |
| Yuma, AZ | 60 | 1.11 | 2.79 | $18.06 | $37,570 |
| Waterbury, CT | 70 | 1.06 | 2.67 | $22.43 | $46,650 |
| Iowa City, IA | 90 | 1.04 | 2.60 | $15.02 | $31,250 |
| Goldsboro, NC | 40 | 0.96 | 2.40 | $17.33 | $36,050 |
| Framingham, MA NECTA Division | 140 | 0.93 | 2.33 | $22.33 | $46,440 |
| Battle Creek, MI | 50 | 0.90 | 2.26 | $27.68 | $57,570 |
| Jonesboro, AR | 40 | 0.89 | 2.24 | $24.91 | $51,810 |
| Jackson, MS | 220 | 0.89 | 2.22 | $18.57 | $38,620 |
| Salinas, CA | 130 | 0.87 | 2.18 | $30.32 | $63,070 |