Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare Salary in Michigan
Preschool and daycare education and childcare administrators in Michigan earned a median of $56,870 a year ($27.34 an hour) and a mean of $58,870 in May 2025. The median is 4.1% below the U.S. median of $59,300, ranking 26th of 52 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $56,870
- Median hourly
- $27.34
- Mean annual
- $58,870
- Jobs on record
- 1,890
Grey needle: U.S. median, $59,300 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does Michigan compare on pay for preschool and daycare education and childcare administrators?
Michigan ranks 26th of 52 states and territories. New York is highest at $96,810, $39,940 more than the Michigan median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 24 | $57,200 | -4% | 2,410 |
| Kansas | 25 | $56,970 | -4% | 600 |
| Michigan | 26 | $56,870 | -4% | 1,890 |
| Florida | 27 | $56,750 | -4% | 5,980 |
| Pennsylvania | 28 | $56,380 | -5% | 4,100 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 52 states and territories with a published figure. See every state.
Does Michigan pay go further after prices?
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the U.S. average, so the $56,870 median buys about what $59,106 buys at average U.S. prices, below the $59,300 U.S. median. On this measure Michigan ranks 24th of 50, up from 26th before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in Michigan pay preschool and daycare education and childcare administrators the most?
Ann Arbor, MI is highest at $59,340, 4.3% above the Michigan median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI | $59,340 | 110 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $58,840 | 830 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $57,920 | 200 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $57,320 | 90 |
| Flint, MI | $56,050 | 60 |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $55,730 | 60 |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $55,210 | 80 |
| Saginaw, MI | $55,030 | 30 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $49,680 | 50 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $49,480 | 60 |
| Traverse City, MI | $48,820 | 30 |
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $48,350 | 50 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Michigan is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many preschool and daycare education and childcare administrators work in Michigan?
BLS counts 1,890 jobs in Michigan, 2.6% of the 73,660 in the U.S. That is the 11th largest count among the 51 states and territories with a published figure. That is 0.43 of every 1,000 jobs in Michigan, a location quotient of 0.91: the occupation's share of local jobs is 0.91 times its national share, so it is less concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
How does the Michigan minimum wage compare with pay for preschool and daycare education and childcare administrators?
The 10th-percentile hourly pay for preschool and daycare education and childcare administrators in Michigan was $18.59 in May 2025, $4.86 above the $13.73 minimum wage that applies there now. The pay figure dates from May 2025 and the minimum wage is the current rate, so the two are not from the same date.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws, updated 2026-11-05; BLS OEWS state file, May 2025, 10th-percentile hourly wage.
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