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Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in District of Columbia

Education and childcare administrators plan and oversee the daily operations of preschools, daycare centers, and before- or after-school programs. They manage staff, budgets, curriculum decisions, and parent communications In District of Columbia the median pay is $77,850 a year, 31% above the national median of $59,300.

$77,850median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$56,020–$104,390middle half earn
410employed in District of Columbia
$59,300U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience).

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessWritingActive LearningLearning Strategies

Knowledge areas

Education and TrainingAdministration and ManagementPersonnel and Human ResourcesCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministrativeEnglish Language

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O*NET-SOC 11-9031.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.