Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$38,140/yr
Typical range
$34,530 – $47,550
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education does
Educate and care for children ages 3–5 in classroom settings, using play-based learning to develop social, emotional, and early academic skills.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $63,970/yr
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $72,040/yr
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $64,370/yr
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — $41,670/yr
- Self-Enrichment Teachers — $46,800/yr
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