SOC 11-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare — San Antonio
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX · 10 metro areas compared
In San Antonio, TX the median wage is $53,400.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In San Antonio, TX the median wage is $53,400. That is 9.9% lower than the national median of $59,300. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $42,410 and $62,860. The lowest tenth earn under $34,180, while the highest tenth earn more than $89,800.
Employment stands at 410, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Austin leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $59,020. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 336th of 623 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,180 | −42.4% |
| 25th | $42,410 | −28.5% |
| Median (50th) | $53,400 | −9.9% |
| 75th | $62,860 | +6.0% |
| 90th | $89,800 | +51.4% |
| Mean | $57,790 | −2.5% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin | $59,020 | 620 | |
| 2 | Odessa | $57,670 | 30 | |
| 3 | Houston | $53,520 | 1,770 | |
| 4 | Killeen | $51,350 | 70 | |
| 5 | Waco | $50,910 | 30 | |
| 6 | Amarillo | $50,690 | 50 | |
| 7 | Dallas | $49,390 | 1,330 | |
| 8 | College Station | $49,370 | 50 | |
| 9 | El Paso | $49,050 | 100 | |
| 10 | Tyler | $48,610 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in San Antonio run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $53,400 goes as far as $54,995 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$53,400as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,995US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $53,400 a year, 9.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,180 to $89,800 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 410 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Austin, at $59,020.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in San Antonio, TX?
The median annual wage is $53,400, or $25.67 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $59,300, so pay in San Antonio, TX is 9.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in San Antonio, TX earns more than $89,800 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,180 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Austin, at $59,020 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 410 jobs in this occupation in San Antonio, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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