Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 5,340 | $25,180 | $12.11 | |
| Alaska | 860 | $38,280 | $18.40 | |
| Arizona | 7,490 | $32,930 | $15.83 | |
| Arkansas | 4,180 | $32,130 | $15.45 | |
| California | 50,330 | $42,210 | $20.29 | |
| Colorado | 5,440 | $37,750 | $18.15 | |
| Connecticut | 6,190 | $36,980 | $17.78 | |
| Delaware | 1,720 | $29,150 | $14.02 | |
| District of Columbia | 2,240 | $55,960 | $26.90 | |
| Florida | 25,900 | $29,890 | $14.37 | |
| Georgia | 7,820 | $38,140 | $18.34 | |
| Hawaii | 950 | $40,480 | $19.46 | |
| Idaho | 1,700 | $27,460 | $13.20 | |
| Illinois | 19,610 | $35,840 | $17.23 | |
| Indiana | 5,950 | $30,860 | $14.84 | |
| Iowa | 5,370 | $32,450 | $15.60 | |
| Kansas | 1,530 | $40,590 | $19.52 | |
| Kentucky | 2,720 | $40,120 | $19.29 | |
| Louisiana | 2,080 | $31,290 | $15.04 | |
| Maine | 1,410 | $37,580 | $18.07 | |
| Maryland | 7,450 | $41,070 | $19.75 | |
| Massachusetts | 12,580 | $43,710 | $21.01 | |
| Michigan | 8,030 | $35,950 | $17.28 | |
| Minnesota | 9,520 | $37,870 | $18.21 | |
| Mississippi | 3,100 | $26,860 | $12.91 | |
| Missouri | 3,830 | $36,480 | $17.54 | |
| Montana | 1,270 | $31,640 | $15.21 | |
| Nebraska | 970 | $42,190 | $20.28 | |
| Nevada | 1,920 | $33,540 | $16.12 | |
| New Hampshire | 2,810 | $33,210 | $15.97 | |
| New Jersey | 16,890 | $44,810 | $21.54 | |
| New Mexico | 2,490 | $31,930 | $15.35 | |
| New York | 19,480 | $43,880 | $21.10 | |
| North Carolina | 16,900 | $29,530 | $14.20 | |
| North Dakota | 650 | $34,640 | $16.65 | |
| Ohio | 13,880 | $32,020 | $15.40 | |
| Oklahoma | 5,190 | $34,730 | $16.70 | |
| Oregon | 4,990 | $36,040 | $17.33 | |
| Pennsylvania | 17,310 | $32,430 | $15.59 | |
| Rhode Island | 1,570 | $35,150 | $16.90 | |
| South Carolina | 4,570 | $29,900 | $14.38 | |
| South Dakota | 1,320 | $32,040 | $15.40 | |
| Tennessee | 5,690 | $32,680 | $15.71 | |
| Texas | 33,440 | $36,760 | $17.68 | |
| Utah | 2,460 | $32,070 | $15.42 | |
| Vermont | 1,210 | $39,190 | $18.84 | |
| Washington | 10,310 | $37,040 | $17.81 | |
| West Virginia | 1,980 | $32,050 | $15.41 | |
| Wisconsin | 8,950 | $31,470 | $15.13 | |
| Wyoming | 930 | $30,260 | $14.55 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to bilingual/bicultural children or adults, and/or the design and implementation of educational programs having the goal of producing bilingual/bicultural individuals. Includes preparation to serve as teachers and administrators in bilingual/bicultural education programs.
A program that prepares individuals to teach students at more than one educational level, such as a combined program in elementary/secondary, early childhood/elementary, elementary/middle school, or junior high/high school teacher education.
A program that prepares individuals to teach students at various grade levels according to the pedagogical principles and methods developed by Maria Montessori and her followers.
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in formal settings prior to beginning regular elementary school, usually ranging in age from three to six years (or grade one), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.
A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.
A program that prepares individuals to teach in schools that are implementing or proposing to implement the International Baccalaureate curriculum. Includes instruction in culturally-responsive classrooms, cross-cultural awareness, foundations of international education, human learning, human development, international teaching and learning, and pedagogy.
A program that focuses on the principles and practice of teaching English to students who are not proficient in English or who do not speak, read or write English, and that may prepare individuals to function as teachers and administrators in such programs.
Any program in teaching English or French as a second or foreign language not listed above.
A program that focuses on the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of children and the planning and design of related human services. Includes instruction in parent-child relations, parenting practices, special needs of children, parental and environmental influences on child development, external support services, and related public policy issues.
A program that focuses on the provision and management of child care services and that prepares individuals to plan, design, and manage child care facilities and programs that meet children's developmental needs and interests and that provide safe and healthy environments. Includes instruction in child development and psychology; home- and institution-based child care; identification of diseases, injuries, and psychological trauma and applicable referrals; parent relations; personnel and business management principles; and related laws and policies.
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$36,460 per yearNational average salaryVery HighJob growth rate
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Associate's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as preschool teachers, except special education.
- Less than high school 2%
- High school graduate 12%
- College dropout 20%
- Associate’s degree 14%
- Bachelor’s degree 35%
- Master’s degree 15%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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