What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Preschool Teacher's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Assistant Preschool Teacher's salary?

An Assistant Preschool Teacher's salary grows with experience: starting around $32,954 for beginners, reaching about $34,589 at mid-level, and approach $36,273 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Preschool Teacher?

Assistant Preschool Teacher salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Preschool Teacher roles are District of Columbia $37,392, California $37,250, Massachusetts $36,753. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Preschool Teacher roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Preschool Teacher level roles vary by specialization: Head Preschool Teacher: $103,355; Assistant Toddler/Preschool Teacher: $56,925; Preschool Music Teacher: $55,733; Preschool Teacher Aide: $43,457; Preschool Teacher: $43,160.

How do different companies affect an Assistant Preschool Teacher's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Assistant Preschool Teacher roles. Large, established industry leaders like Kpmg Us LLP ($114,295) and Warner Bros Discovery ($114,096) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $88,138.

Assistant Preschool Teacher Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Preschool Teacher make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Preschool Teacher in the United States is $33,771 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $16.

However, an Assistant Preschool Teacher's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $39,483
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $29,848 to $36,761
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $26,276

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Assistant Preschool Teacher Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$36,761	$3,063	$707	$18
Average	$33,771	$2,814	$649	$16
25th Percentile	$29,848	$2,487	$574	$14

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Preschool Teacher Salaries

An Assistant Preschool Teacher's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Preschool Teacher Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Preschool Teacher's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $32,954
Early Career (1-2 years): $33,226
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $34,589
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $35,697
Expert (over 8 years): $36,273

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Assistant Preschool Teacher	$32,954
Intermediate Level Assistant Preschool Teacher	$33,226
Senior Level Assistant Preschool Teacher	$34,589
Specialist Level Assistant Preschool Teacher	$35,697
Expert Level Assistant Preschool Teacher	$36,273

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How Do Assistant Preschool Teacher Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Preschool Teachers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $37,392.
California: $37,250.
Massachusetts: $36,753.

District of Columbia $37,392 California $37,250 Massachusetts $36,753 Washington $36,618 New Jersey $36,605 Alaska $36,557 Connecticut $36,091 New York $35,902

Hawaii $35,298 Rhode Island $35,014 Maryland $34,822 Minnesota $34,558 Colorado $34,457 Illinois $34,423 Oregon $34,295 Delaware $34,200

New Hampshire $34,141 Virginia $34,008 Pennsylvania $33,619 Nevada $33,423 North Dakota $33,359 Michigan $33,258 Wisconsin $33,221 Vermont $33,147

Texas $32,941 Maine $32,927 Arizona $32,907 Ohio $32,883 Georgia $32,572 Indiana $32,417 Wyoming $32,387 Utah $32,339

Iowa $32,319 Kansas $32,157 Louisiana $32,110 North Carolina $32,093 Missouri $32,086 Florida $31,954 Montana $31,883 Nebraska $31,816

Kentucky $31,779 South Carolina $31,644 Tennessee $31,559 Idaho $31,526 New Mexico $31,279 Oklahoma $31,225 Alabama $31,026 South Dakota $30,691

Arkansas $30,509 West Virginia $30,411 Mississippi $30,117

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Preschool Teachers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $42,596
San Francisco: $42,129
Oakland: $41,242

San Jose, CA $42,596

San Francisco, CA $42,129

Oakland, CA $41,242

New York, NY $38,884

Paramus, NJ $38,411

Queens Village, NY $38,409

Passaic, NJ $38,377

Bergenfield, NJ $38,374

Stamford, CT $38,300

Huntington, NY $38,286

Newark, NJ $38,037

Bridgeport, CT $37,965

Vallejo, CA $37,898

New Brunswick, NJ $37,885

Petaluma, CA $37,864

Middlesex, NJ $37,800

Somerset, NJ $37,777

Santa Cruz, CA $37,733

Boston, MA $37,527

Monterey, CA $37,408

Seattle, WA $37,331

Santa Rosa, CA $37,324

Los Angeles, CA $37,314

Juneau, AK $37,226

Washington, DC $37,189

Orange, CA $37,069

Santa Ana, CA $36,980

Long Beach, CA $36,946

Anaheim, CA $36,939

Anchorage, AK $36,922

Santa Maria, CA $36,821

Everett, WA $36,814

Danbury, CT $36,695

Bremerton, WA $36,649

Tacoma, WA $36,527

New Suffolk, NY $36,526

Sacramento, CA $36,517

Santa Barbara, CA $36,480

Trenton, NJ $36,443

San Diego, CA $36,443

Brockton, MA $36,405

Fairbanks, AK $36,323

Lompoc, CA $36,237

Lowell, MA $36,209

Ventura, CA $36,203

Nashua, NH $36,196

Stockton, CA $36,193

Modesto, CA $35,946

Poughkeepsie, NY $35,872

Olympia, WA $35,808

Kennewick, WA $35,808

New Haven, CT $35,794

Lawrence, MA $35,673

Hartford, CT $35,639

Riverside, CA $35,632

New Bedford, MA $35,598

Richland, WA $35,598

Bakersfield, CA $35,551

San Bernardino, CA $35,538

New Britain, CT $35,534

Atlantic City, NJ $35,534

New London, CT $35,521

Norwich, CT $35,511

Portsmouth, NH $35,504

Boulder, CO $35,432

Portland, OR $35,386

Worcester, MA $35,382

Minneapolis, MN $35,277

Philadelphia, PA $35,230

Honolulu, HI $35,119

Saint Paul, MN $35,103

Vineland, NJ $35,095

Providence, RI $34,997

Chicago, IL $34,899

Bellingham, WA $34,859

Springfield, MA $34,832

Baltimore, MD $34,822

Chico, CA $34,737

Pittsfield, MA $34,646

Manchester, NH $34,582

Spokane, WA $34,433

Denver, CO $34,430

Albany, NY $34,271

Troy, NY $34,258

Nassau, NY $34,221

Schenectady, NY $34,187

Wilmington, DE $34,160

Burlington, VT $34,112

Salem, OR $34,099

Portland, ME $33,994

Yakima, WA $33,960

Rochester, MN $33,856

Reno, NV $33,839

Fresno, CA $33,839

Milwaukee, WI $33,808

Detroit, MI $33,775

Ann Arbor, MI $33,769

Allentown, PA $33,765

Colorado Springs, CO $33,707

Syracuse, NY $33,690

Carson City, NV $33,690

Houston, TX $33,643

Eugene, OR $33,626

Gary, IN $33,586

Springfield, OR $33,559

Bismarck, ND $33,552

Galveston, TX $33,528

Medford, OR $33,477

Fort Collins, CO $33,464

Concord, NH $33,447

Austin, TX $33,437

Mesa, AZ $33,366

Reading, PA $33,363

Phoenix, AZ $33,359

Dallas, TX $33,349

Saint Cloud, MN $33,317

Madison, WI $33,271

Utica, NY $33,180

Rochester, NY $33,126

Des Moines, IA $33,123

Raleigh, NC $33,120

Atlanta, GA $33,069

Battle Creek, MI $33,059

Salt Lake City, UT $33,049

Lancaster, PA $32,998

Harrisburg, PA $32,951

Kansas City, MO $32,917

Champaign, IL $32,910

Kansas City, KS $32,910

Fort Worth, TX $32,907

Columbus, OH $32,901

Boca Raton, FL $32,893

Pittsburgh, PA $32,880

Richmond, VA $32,866

Indianapolis, IN $32,859

Cleveland, OH $32,856

Las Vegas, NV $32,816

Cincinnati, OH $32,816

Petersburg, VA $32,765

Huntsville, AL $32,714

Lansing, MI $32,692

Lebanon, PA $32,687

Pueblo, CO $32,684

Appleton, WI $32,674

Buffalo, NY $32,660

Dayton, OH $32,650

Racine, WI $32,643

Charlotte, NC $32,640

Saint Louis, MO $32,630

York, PA $32,610

Elkhart, IN $32,610

Gastonia, NC $32,603

Billings, MT $32,595

Beaumont, TX $32,586

Lorain, OH $32,579

Benton Harbor, MI $32,572

Toledo, OH $32,566

Binghamton, NY $32,549

Rock Hill, SC $32,545

Rockford, IL $32,529

Springfield, IL $32,515

Elyria, OH $32,512

Fargo, ND $32,512

Flagstaff, AZ $32,488

Fort Lauderdale, FL $32,468

Duluth, MN $32,447

Miami, FL $32,447

Cheyenne, WY $32,424

Grand Forks, ND $32,424

Bangor, ME $32,350

Cedar Rapids, IA $32,312

Durham, NC $32,298

Louisville, KY $32,295

Grand Rapids, MI $32,289

Hialeah, FL $32,285

Casper, WY $32,238

Scranton, PA $32,198

New Orleans, LA $32,187

Virginia Beach, VA $32,184

Akron, OH $32,167

Peoria, IL $32,123

Sarasota, FL $32,117

Nashville, TN $32,093

Omaha, NE $32,093

Green Bay, WI $32,093

Baton Rouge, LA $32,076

Charleston, SC $32,069

Jamestown, NY $32,052

Davenport, IA $32,052

Tucson, AZ $32,035

Saint Petersburg, FL $32,015

Tampa, FL $32,008

Evansville, IN $31,988

Port Arthur, TX $31,988

Bradenton, FL $31,975

Santa Fe, NM $31,914

Orlando, FL $31,853

Clearwater, FL $31,843

Canton, OH $31,772

La Crosse, WI $31,772

Albuquerque, NM $31,752

Newport News, VA $31,748

High Point, NC $31,738

Ogden, UT $31,725

Corpus Christi, TX $31,698

Norfolk, VA $31,677

Laramie, WY $31,677

Rock Island, IL $31,657

Saginaw, MI $31,650

Jacksonville, FL $31,647

Salisbury, NC $31,640

Boise, ID $31,634

Moline, IL $31,617

Fort Myers, FL $31,607

Memphis, TN $31,600

Tulsa, OK $31,583

Waterloo, IA $31,563

Spartanburg, SC $31,529

Lincoln, NE $31,512

Fort Wayne, IN $31,505

Provo, UT $31,502

Cedar Falls, IA $31,461

San Antonio, TX $31,448

Greensboro, NC $31,434

South Bend, IN $31,431

Savannah, GA $31,394

Muskegon, MI $31,380

Birmingham, AL $31,377

Winston Salem, NC $31,360

Lake Charles, LA $31,279

Anderson, IN $31,272

Lexington, KY $31,262

Augusta, GA $31,252

Greenville, SC $31,252

Lima, OH $31,225

Wichita, KS $31,222

Tuscaloosa, AL $31,222

Columbia, SC $31,191

Springfield, OH $31,184

Asheville, NC $31,130

Bloomington, IN $31,107

Knoxville, TN $30,985

Shreveport, LA $30,982

Wilmington, NC $30,938

Roanoke, VA $30,938

Topeka, KS $30,877

Frankfort, KY $30,873

Oklahoma City, OK $30,850

Chillicothe, OH $30,837

Longview, TX $30,833

Melbourne, FL $30,830

Sioux Falls, SD $30,776

Mobile, AL $30,772

Terre Haute, IN $30,759

Altoona, PA $30,739

Amarillo, TX $30,715

Killeen, TX $30,705

Fayetteville, AR $30,678

Chattanooga, TN $30,668

Sioux City, IA $30,637

Idaho Falls, ID $30,631

Lynchburg, VA $30,604

Gainesville, FL $30,560

Portsmouth, OH $30,543

Little Rock, AR $30,536

Lafayette, LA $30,523

Youngstown, OH $30,523

Daytona Beach, FL $30,502

Clarksville, TN $30,499

Pensacola, FL $30,495

Temple, TX $30,493

Hopkinsville, KY $30,394

Erie, PA $30,387

Florence, SC $30,374

Charleston, WV $30,320

Great Falls, MT $30,303

Macon, GA $30,256

Tallahassee, FL $30,252

Fayetteville, NC $30,246

Waco, TX $30,239

Helena, MT $30,215

Pine Bluff, AR $30,202

Vincennes, IN $30,161

Lubbock, TX $30,148

Alamogordo, NM $30,127

Twin Falls, ID $30,097

Rapid City, SD $30,087

Jackson, MS $30,026

Huntington, WV $30,024

Greenville, MS $30,023

Parkersburg, WV $29,988

Montgomery, AL $29,982

Wichita Falls, TX $29,948

Springfield, MO $29,948

Biloxi, MS $29,932

Monroe, LA $29,898

Johnstown, PA $29,874

Sumter, SC $29,861

Columbus, GA $29,857

Pascagoula, MS $29,793

Abilene, TX $29,793

Kingsport, TN $29,705

Albany, GA $29,705

Gulfport, MS $29,695

Alexandria, LA $29,584

Fort Smith, AR $29,499

El Paso, TX $29,408

Las Cruces, NM $29,256

Harlingen, TX $29,170

Pocatello, ID $29,165

Florence, AL $29,121

Brownsville, TX $29,114

Mcallen, TX $29,043

Dothan, AL $28,996

Columbus, MS $28,795

Altus, OK $28,638

Lawton, OK $28,574

Pierre, SD $28,452

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Preschool Teacher's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Confidentiality (Mentioned in 5.36% Job Postings): The process of and obligation to apply and enforce rules and practices that ensure that specific types of information are accessible only to those authorized to use it.
First Aid (Mentioned in 7.14% Job Postings): First aid refers to medical attention that is usually administered immediately after the injury occurs and at the location where it occurred.
Support Services (Mentioned in 2.34% Job Postings): Support Services means those activities provided to or on behalf of a person in the areas of personal care and assistance and property maintenance in order to allow a person to live in the least restrictive environment.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Confidentiality	5.36%
First Aid	7.14%
Support Services	2.34%

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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Assistant Preschool Teacher's salary.

Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Hard Working: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Innovation	$37,486	11%
Hard Working	$36,135	7%
Coaching	$36,135	7%
Critical Thinking	$35,460	5%
Flexibility	$35,122	4%
Problem Solving	$35,122	4%

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Assistant Preschool Teacher Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Preschool Teacher roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Preschool Teacher positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Preschool Teacher as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Preschool Teacher

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$50,657	$24.0	50%
Business Services	$40,526	$19.0	20%

Assistant Preschool Teacher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Preschool Teacher's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$29,848

Average $33,771/year

$36,761

$2,487

Average $2,814/month

$3,063

$574

Average $649/week

$707

$14

Average $16/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$36,761	$3,063	$707	$18
Average	$33,771	$2,814	$649	$16
25th Percentile	$29,848	$2,487	$574	$14

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Salary Trends for Assistant Preschool Teacher

Salaries for an Assistant Preschool Teacher can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $43,428 in 2023 to around $43,075 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Preschool Teacher salary trends, .

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