Preschool Teacher salary in the United States

How much does a Preschool Teacher make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$38,140

Median $38,140
Low $28,990High $61,390

Based on 478,780 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$28,990
25th percentile
$34,530
75th percentile
$47,550
90th percentile
$61,390

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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