Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
Plan, direct, or coordinate academic or nonacademic activities of preschools or childcare centers and programs, including before- and after-school care.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare to decrease by -3.1% between 2024 and 2034, from 91,900 to 89,000 jobs. Its estimate of 5,200 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($59,300), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (Less than 5 years) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
91,900
Projected employment (2034)
89,000
Projected change (2024–2034)
-3%
Annual openings (projected average)
5,200
Pay & Preparation
$59,300
Bachelor's degree
Less than 5 years
None
Essential Skills
Active Listening (4/5) • Critical Thinking (4/5) • Social Perceptiveness (4/5) • Reading Comprehension (4/5) • Speaking (4/5) • Monitoring (3.88/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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