Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1New York$96,810
  2. 2New Jersey$78,770
  3. 3District of Columbia$77,850
  4. 4Alaska$75,540
  5. 5Washington$70,470
  6. 6Massachusetts$70,320
  7. 7California$67,100
  8. 8Hawaii$65,080
  9. 9Colorado$64,620
  10. 10South Dakota$63,240
  11. 11Vermont$63,220
  12. 12Maryland$62,520
  13. 13Minnesota$62,020
  14. 14Utah$60,980
  15. 15Georgia$60,300