As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Child Care Administrator in Delaware is $102,108, equivalent to $49 per hour, $1,964 weekly, or $8,509 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Child Care Administrator in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Child Care Administrator in Delaware vary widely, spanning from $69,812 to $121,888. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($85,203) and 75th percentile ($112,461), while top earners (90th percentile) make $121,888 per year. This $27,258 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Quality Assurance, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Delaware Child Care Administrator often earn 1.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 38 companies. However, Delaware currently ranks 16 nationwide for Child Care Administrator job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Child Care Administrator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Child Care Administrator Salary $69,812 DE September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Child Care Administrator Salary $85,203 DE September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Child Care Administrator Salary $102,108 DE September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Child Care Administrator Salary $112,461 DE September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Child Care Administrator Salary $121,888 DE September 01, 2026
25% $85,203 10% $69,812 90% $121,888 75% $112,461 $102,108 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Bear, DE Avg. Salary $109,716 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Delaware City, DE Avg. Salary $109,784 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Harrington, DE Avg. Salary $109,436 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Lewes, DE Avg. Salary $109,246 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Middletown, DE Avg. Salary $109,806 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Milford, DE Avg. Salary $109,583 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Rehoboth Beach, DE Avg. Salary $109,206 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Seaford, DE Avg. Salary $109,268 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Smyrna, DE Avg. Salary $110,182 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Bethany Beach, DE Avg. Salary $108,882 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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