Early Childhood Education Teacher
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$36,000/yr
Typical range
$28,000 – $46,000
Education
Associate degree
Time to entry
About 2 years
What a Early Childhood Education Teacher does
Teaches and nurtures children ages 3–5 in preschool or pre-K settings, focusing on foundational developmental skills.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a associate degree. About 2 years.
Estimated cost of that path: ~$7,500. Estimated payback: ~1 year. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- E-Learning Content Developer — $65,000/yr
- Academic Advisor — $52,000/yr
- Corporate Trainer — $68,000/yr
- Curriculum Developer — $72,000/yr
- Education Administrator — $100,000/yr
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