As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Preschool Director in Wisconsin is $147,775, equivalent to $71 per hour, $2,842 weekly, or $12,315 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Preschool Director in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Preschool Director in Wisconsin vary widely, spanning from $114,771 to $206,945. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($130,500) and 75th percentile ($178,747), while top earners (90th percentile) make $206,945 per year. This $48,247 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Quality Control, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Wisconsin Preschool Director often earn 1.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 72 companies. However, Wisconsin currently ranks 23 nationwide for Preschool Director job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Preschool Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $114,771 WI September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $130,500 WI September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $147,775 WI September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $178,747 WI September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $206,945 WI September 01, 2026
25% $130,500 10% $114,771 90% $206,945 75% $178,747 $147,775 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Abbotsford, WI Avg. Salary $167,571 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abrams, WI Avg. Salary $167,670 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adams, WI Avg. Salary $168,033 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adell, WI Avg. Salary $171,001 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Afton, WI Avg. Salary $169,969 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albany, WI Avg. Salary $171,128 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Algoma, WI Avg. Salary $167,620 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allenton, WI Avg. Salary $171,625 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alma, WI Avg. Salary $170,142 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alma Center, WI Avg. Salary $167,899 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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