Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.
Common Job Titles
- Montessori Preschool Teacher
- Pre-Kindergarten Teacher (Pre-K Teacher)
- Teacher
- Toddler Teacher
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
445,080
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $28,300. 25th percentile: U.S. $31,250. 50th percentile: U.S. $37,120. 75th percentile: U.S. $46,550. 90th percentile: U.S. $60,070. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $28,300 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $60,070 |
| Workers on average earn | $41,450 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Education and Training4.0/5
- English Language3.8/5
- Public Safety and Security3.3/5
- Customer and Personal Service3.2/5
- Psychology3.1/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Word
Technology Skills
- Appletree
- Bloomz
- Children's educational software
- ClassDojo
- Common Curriculum
- EasyCBM
- Edmodo
- Email software
Tools & Equipment
- Compact digital cameras
- Compact disk CD players
- Desktop computers
- Educational board games
- Educational puzzles
- Educational toys
- Emergency first aid kits
- Pegboards