Preschool Master Teacher Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Preschool Master Teacher in the United States is $32,915 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $16.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $37,448
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $30,464 to $35,288
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $28,232
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Preschool Master Teacher Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $35,288 $2,941 $679 $17
Average $32,915 $2,743 $633 $16
25th Percentile $30,464 $2,539 $586 $15
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Key Factors That Influence Preschool Master Teacher Salaries

A Preschool Master 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Preschool Master Teacher Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Preschool Master 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): $32,132
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $32,234
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $32,507
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $33,086
  • Expert (over 8 years): $34,186
Levels Salary
Entry Level Preschool Master Teacher$32,132
Intermediate Level Preschool Master Teacher$32,234
Senior Level Preschool Master Teacher$32,507
Specialist Level Preschool Master Teacher$33,086
Expert Level Preschool Master Teacher$34,186
$32,132 0 yr
$32,234 < 2 yrs
$32,507 2-4 yrs
$33,086 5-8 yrs
$34,186 > 8 yrs
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How Do Preschool Master 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 Preschool Master Teachers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $36,444.
  • California: $36,306.
  • Massachusetts: $35,822.

Top Paying Cities for Preschool Master 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: $41,516
  • San Francisco: $41,108
  • Oakland: $40,196

What Skills Can Increase a Preschool Master Teacher's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 32.28% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Merchandising (Mentioned in 1.94% Job Postings): In the broadest sense, merchandising is any practice which contributes to the sale of products to a retail consumer. At a retail in-store level, merchandising refers to the variety of products available for sale and the display of those products in such a way that it stimulates interest and entices customers to make a purchase. In the profession of merchandising you are either employed by the store in which you work, or by an independent distributor. As a professional merchandiser, in a retail setting, you will not only know your products(I.e. coffee, juice, soda, etc.) but you will gauge other “vendors” like products as you tend to your job. Working with the store and other merchandisers, shelf space is often given or taken as need be in some locations(for some young merchandisers this is known as “war”) In retail commerce, visual display merchandising means merchandise sales using product design, selection, packaging, pricing, and display that stimulates consumers to spend more. This includes disciplines and discounting, physical presentation of products and displays, and the decisions about which products should be presented to which customers at what time.
  • Work Ethic (Mentioned in 1.28% Job Postings): A belief that work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue or value to strengthen character and individual abilities. A set of values centered on importance of work and manifested by determination or desire to work hard.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 32.28%
Merchandising 1.94%
Work Ethic 1.28%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
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 a Preschool Master Teacher's salary.
  • WFM: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Store Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
WFM
$35,549
8%
Store Management
$34,561
5%
Accountability
$34,561
5%
Written Communication
$34,561
5%
Confidentiality
$34,232
4%
Courage
$33,903
3%
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How Education impacts a Preschool Master Teacher's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Preschool Master Teachers enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Preschool Master Teacher with a No Diploma is between $28,920 and $30,633).

Preschool Master Teacher Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Preschool Master Teacher
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 6.5%
High School 60.1%
Associates 12.9%
Bachelors 18.7%
Masters 1.4%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Preschool Master Teacher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Preschool Master 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Preschool Master Teacher

Salaries for a Preschool Master Teacher can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $33,307 in 2023 to around $33,235 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Preschool Master Teacher salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Preschool Master Teacher Over Time

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2023
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$33,482
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