Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
SOC Code: 11-9031 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Plan, direct, or coordinate academic or nonacademic activities of preschools or childcare centers and programs, including before- and after-school care.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima, WA | $44,429 | $71,614 | $98,800 | $125,986 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $56,909 | $77,459 | $98,030 | $118,581 |
| Modesto, CA | $53,373 | $72,446 | $91,520 | $110,594 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $54,642 | $73,050 | $91,458 | $109,866 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $56,784 | $72,155 | $87,506 | $102,877 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $52,374 | $69,139 | $85,883 | $102,648 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $50,773 | $67,891 | $85,010 | $102,128 |
| Merced, CA | $50,398 | $67,413 | $84,448 | $101,462 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $51,314 | $67,891 | $84,448 | $101,026 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $51,002 | $67,642 | $84,302 | $100,942 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Living the Language, LLC | 19 | $41,098 |
| Su Escuela Language Academy LLC | 8 | $57,125 |
| SELA The International Private School | 6 | $56,167 |
| Guidepost A LLC | 6 | $76,333 |
| Higher Ground Education Inc. | 5 | $86,720 |
| Montessori Gifted Prep, LLC | 5 | $41,018 |
| Kidco Ltd. | 4 | $58,158 |
| La Scuola d'Italia Galileo Galilei, Inc. | 4 | $42,000 |
| EMERGENT PREPARATORY ACADEMY, LLC. | 3 | $65,000 |
| All Saints Episcopal Church | 3 | $39,325 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 | $43,983 |
| 2021 | 6 | $60,703 |
| 2022 | 6 | $71,008 |
| 2023 | 36 | $55,826 |
| 2024 | 69 | $56,141 |
| 2025 | 64 | $57,359 |
| 2026 | 9 | $53,632 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 | |
| Coordination | 4.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Speaking | 4.0 | |
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Monitoring | 4.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.9 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.9 | |
| Instructing | 3.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.5 |
| Education and Training | 4.3 |
| Administration and Management | 4.1 |
| English Language | 3.9 |
| Psychology | 3.5 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.5 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 3.5 |
| Sales and Marketing | 3.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 31.9% |
| High school diploma | 25.6% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 19.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.3% |
| Some college | 6.2% |
| Master's degree | 6.0% |
Typical Tasks
- Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies and students' behavioral or learning problems.
- Prepare and maintain attendance, activity, planning, accounting, or personnel reports and records for officials and agencies, or direct preparation and maintenance activities.
- Set educational standards and goals and help establish policies, procedures, and programs to carry them out.
- Monitor students' progress and provide students and teachers with assistance in resolving any problems.
- Determine allocations of funds for staff, supplies, materials, and equipment and authorize purchases.
- Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff and recommend personnel actions for programs and services.
- Direct and coordinate activities of teachers or administrators at daycare centers, schools, public agencies, or institutions.
- Plan, direct, and monitor instructional methods and content of educational, vocational, or student activity programs.
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