Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare Salary in Wisconsin
Preschool and daycare education and childcare administrators in Wisconsin earned a median of $59,930 a year ($28.81 an hour) and a mean of $58,530 in May 2025. The median is 1.1% above the U.S. median of $59,300, ranking 19th of 52 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $59,930
- Median hourly
- $28.81
- Mean annual
- $58,530
- Jobs on record
- 1,320
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 Wisconsin compare on pay for preschool and daycare education and childcare administrators?
Wisconsin ranks 19th of 52 states and territories. New York is highest at $96,810, $36,880 more than the Wisconsin median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 17 | $60,120 | +1% | not published |
| Maine | 18 | $60,090 | +1% | 240 |
| Wisconsin | 19 | $59,930 | +1% | 1,320 |
| Connecticut | 20 | $59,760 | +1% | 1,290 |
| Indiana | 21 | $58,740 | -1% | 750 |
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 Wisconsin pay go further after prices?
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the U.S. average, so the $59,930 median buys about what $63,691 buys at average U.S. prices, above the $59,300 U.S. median. On this measure Wisconsin ranks 9th of 50, up from 19th 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 Wisconsin pay preschool and daycare education and childcare administrators the most?
Madison, WI is highest at $63,910, 6.6% above the Wisconsin median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | $63,910 | 230 |
| Appleton, WI | $59,240 | 40 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $58,760 | 510 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $58,730 | 30 |
| Green Bay, WI | $58,080 | 70 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $56,770 | 60 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $54,080 | 40 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $53,910 | 60 |
| Kenosha, WI | $52,710 | 40 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $51,710 | 40 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $47,990 | 30 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
BLS counts 1,320 jobs in Wisconsin, 1.8% of the 73,660 in the U.S. That is the 15th largest count among the 51 states and territories with a published figure. That is 0.45 of every 1,000 jobs in Wisconsin, a location quotient of 0.95: the occupation's share of local jobs is 0.95 times its national share, so it is about as concentrated here as in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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