Preschool Educator Salary in Madison, WI

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Preschool Educator in Madison, WI is $33,742. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $27,458 to a high of $41,003, with most professionals earning between $30,453 and $37,542.

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Average Salary Range for Preschool Educator in Madison, WI

Average Base Salary

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30453
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30507
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33778
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 Madison, WI. The base salary for Preschool Educator ranges from $30,453 to $37,542 with the average base salary of $33,742. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $30,507 to $37,623 with the average total cash compensation of $33,778.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $33,742 $30,453 - $37,542
Bonus $36 $54 - $81
Total Pay $33,778 $30,507 - $37,623
* 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.

Preschool Educator Salary Near Madison, WI

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $30,170 - $37,194 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Rockford, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $30,447 - $37,535 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $30,482 - $37,579 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Milwaukee, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $30,598 - $37,721 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Oshkosh, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $29,473 - $36,334 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $29,183 - $35,977 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

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

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