The median annual wage for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $48,220 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $52,160.
Pay spans roughly $34,930 at the 10th percentile to $72,800 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.19 per hour. An estimated 290 people work as education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $48,220 |
| Mean (annual) | $52,160 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.19 |
| 10th percentile | $34,930 |
| 90th percentile | $72,800 |
| Employment | 290 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.