Preschool Educator Salary

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How much does a Preschool Educator make? The average Preschool Educator salary is $32,452 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $29,410 and $36,013. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Early Intervention Specialist (Preschool Educator)
School of Imagination - Dublin , CA
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Development, Special Education, or a related field is required * Minimum of 2 years experience working with infants and toddlers with special needs in a home ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 12 days ago
Early Childhood Education Teacher (Preschool) - SIGNING BONUS
Launch Pad Learning - Long Beach , CA
Early Childhood Educator / Teacher HIRING FOR MULTIPLE LOCATIONS IN HAWTHORNE AND NORTH LONG BEACH ... Empowering Future Generations Launch Pad Learning, a dynamic and growing preschool education ...
ZipRecruiter - 5 days ago
Three Year Old Preschool Teacher
Kiddie Academy - Roseville , CA
Job Description We are looking for a qualified Preschool Teacher to prepare small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education. You will teach them important elements that they ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 12 days ago
Preschool Director
NRGUSA - Rosemead , CA
NRGUSA is seeking a Preschool Director for an Education Center that has been providing quality preschool education and daycare services in the San Gabriel Valley community for more than four decades
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 12 days ago
Preschool Teacher
Schools - Bonita , CA
This person must meet the licensing requirements and the preschool education requirements which include a minimum of 12 units of E.C.E. at an accredited college and two years of classroom experience ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 14 days ago
Preschool Full Year Teacher Assistant
EOCFWA - Educational Opportunities for Children and Families - Vancouver , WA
Come join our team as a Preschool Full Year Teacher Assistant by supporting Educational Opportunities for Children & Families (EOCF) realize a common mission. In this role you will assist the Teacher ...
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Preschool Educator Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for Preschool Educator between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of March 26, 2024. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for Preschool Educator in each city.

Preschool Educator Salary by City

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City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $40,565
Washington, DC $36,119
Miami, FL $31,316
Chicago, IL $34,042
Boston, MA $36,379
New York, NY $37,904
Dallas, TX $32,030
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Average Salary Range for Preschool Educator

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
29410
36013
32452

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
29444
36064
32480
What is the average salary for Preschool Educator in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Preschool Educator in the United States. The base salary for Preschool Educator ranges from $29,410 to $36,013 with the average base salary of $32,452. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $29,444 to $36,064 with the average total cash compensation of $32,480.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $32,452 $29,410 - $36,013
Bonus $28 $34 - $52
Total Pay $32,480 $29,444 - $36,064
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

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What's the difference between Afterschool Care, & Preschool Educator and Preschool Educator?
According to our latest salary estimation on March 26, 2024. The average salary of Preschool Educator is $32,452, and the average salary of Afterschool Care, & Preschool Educator is $0. The average salary of Afterschool Care, & Preschool Educator is lower than Preschool Educator. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
I am a Preschool Educator, which location’s salary is higher, Oxnard, CA or Hutchinson, KS?
Oxnard, CA typically sees higher pay than Hutchinson, KS for Preschool Educator. a Preschool Educator Salary in Oxnard, CA is $34,789 as of March 26, 2024; a Preschool Educator Salary in Hutchinson, KS is $29,986 as of March 26, 2024. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )

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Why does the salary of a Preschool Educator vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
What are the Pay Factors for Preschool Educator?
Salary ranges for a Preschool Educator can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
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Last Update: March 26, 2024