Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare Salary in Ohio
Preschool and daycare education and childcare administrators in Ohio earned a median of $49,580 a year ($23.84 an hour) and a mean of $56,880 in May 2025. The median is 16.4% below the U.S. median of $59,300, ranking 38th of 52 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $49,580
- Median hourly
- $23.84
- Mean annual
- $56,880
- Jobs on record
- 3,030
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 Ohio compare on pay for preschool and daycare education and childcare administrators?
Ohio ranks 38th of 52 states and territories. New York is highest at $96,810, $47,230 more than the Ohio median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 36 | $50,840 | -14% | 5,480 |
| Mississippi | 37 | $49,740 | -16% | 580 |
| Ohio | 38 | $49,580 | -16% | 3,030 |
| Tennessee | 39 | $49,200 | -17% | 710 |
| Idaho | 40 | $48,530 | -18% | 200 |
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 Ohio pay go further after prices?
Prices in Ohio run 7.2% below the U.S. average, so the $49,580 median buys about what $53,442 buys at average U.S. prices, below the $59,300 U.S. median. On this measure Ohio ranks 37th of 50, up from 38th 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 Ohio pay preschool and daycare education and childcare administrators the most?
Toledo, OH is highest at $56,900, 14.8% above the Ohio median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Toledo, OH | $56,900 | 150 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $55,010 | 40 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $50,990 | 210 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $50,410 | 570 |
| Columbus, OH | $49,950 | 840 |
| Cleveland, OH | $48,550 | 660 |
| Akron, OH | $48,510 | 180 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $48,240 | 50 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $48,230 | 80 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $48,150 | 80 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $47,320 | 80 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $46,750 | 100 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Ohio 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 Ohio?
BLS counts 3,030 jobs in Ohio, 4.1% of the 73,660 in the U.S. That is the 7th largest count among the 51 states and territories with a published figure. That is 0.55 of every 1,000 jobs in Ohio, a location quotient of 1.15: the occupation's share of local jobs is 1.15 times its national share, so it is more concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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