How much does a Preschool Educator make in Appleton, WI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Preschool Educator in Appleton, WI is $33,191. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $27,008 to a high of $40,333, with most professionals earning between $29,955 and $36,929.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Preschool Educator in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Preschool Educator in Appleton, WI. The base salary for Preschool Educator ranges from $29,955 to $36,929 with the average base salary of $33,191. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $30,007 to $37,007 with the average total cash compensation of $33,228.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $33,191 $29,955 - $36,929
Bonus $37 $53 - $78
Total Pay $33,228 $30,007 - $37,007
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Oshkosh, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $29,685 - $36,597 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Green Bay, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $29,422 - $36,273 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Milwaukee, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $30,995 - $38,212 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $30,880 - $38,071 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Madison, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $30,503 - $37,605 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Racine, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $29,927 - $36,895 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Afterschool Care, & Preschool Educator LOCATION Appleton, WI MINIMUM SALARY $27,523 MAXIMUM SALARY $41,203
JOB TITLE Preschool LOCATION Appleton, WI MINIMUM SALARY $35,460 MAXIMUM SALARY $44,386
JOB TITLE Educator LOCATION Appleton, WI MINIMUM SALARY $48,828 MAXIMUM SALARY $71,252
JOB TITLE Montessori PreSchool Preschool Director LOCATION Appleton, WI MINIMUM SALARY $86,555 MAXIMUM SALARY $116,039
JOB TITLE Preschool Teacher LOCATION Appleton, WI MINIMUM SALARY $36,620 MAXIMUM SALARY $45,820
JOB TITLE Preschool Director LOCATION Appleton, WI MINIMUM SALARY $134,925 MAXIMUM SALARY $199,307
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About Appleton, Wisconsin    Appleton is a city in Outagamie (mostly), Calumet, and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. One of the Fox Cities, it is situated on the....More

Appleton, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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