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  1. Occupations
  2. Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.

SOC: 25-2011.00

Common Job Titles

  • Montessori Preschool Teacher
  • Pre-Kindergarten Teacher (Pre-K Teacher)
  • Teacher
  • Toddler Teacher

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

445,080

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $28,300. 25th percentile: U.S. $31,250. 50th percentile: U.S. $37,120. 75th percentile: U.S. $46,550. 90th percentile: U.S. $60,070. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$28,300
10% of workers earn the following or more$60,070
Workers on average earn$41,450

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Education and Training4.0/5
  • English Language3.8/5
  • Public Safety and Security3.3/5
  • Customer and Personal Service3.2/5
  • Psychology3.1/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Word

Technology Skills

  • Appletree
  • Bloomz
  • Children's educational software
  • ClassDojo
  • Common Curriculum
  • EasyCBM
  • Edmodo
  • Email software
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • Compact digital cameras
  • Compact disk CD players
  • Desktop computers
  • Educational board games
  • Educational puzzles
  • Educational toys
  • Emergency first aid kits
  • Pegboards
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 25-2012.00
  • Special Education Teachers, Elementary School 25-2056.00
  • Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten 25-2055.00
  • Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 25-2021.00
  • Special Education Teachers, Preschool 25-2051.00

Moderately Similar

  • Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 25-2058.00
  • Childcare Workers 39-9011.00
  • Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 25-2022.00
  • Teaching Assistants, Special Education 25-9043.00
  • Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education 25-9042.00

Related

  • Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare 11-9031.00
  • Special Education Teachers, Middle School 25-2057.00
  • Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors 25-3011.00
  • Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 25-2031.00
  • Tutors 25-3041.00
  • Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School 25-2023.00
  • Self-Enrichment Teachers 25-3021.00
  • Instructional Coordinators 25-9031.00
  • School Psychologists 19-3034.00
  • Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary 11-9032.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • CertificateChildcare Development Associate Training for PreschoolersIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificateCommunity Childcare CultivatorIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • Associate's DegreeEarly Care and Education - Transfer TrackIssuer: Florence-Darlington Technical College
  • Associate's DegreeEarly Care and EducationIssuer: Florence-Darlington Technical College
  • Education Specialist DegreeEducation Specialist in Early Childhood EducationIssuer: Troy University
  • Bachelor's DegreeInterdisciplinary Education (P-12)Issuer: Troy University
  • Bachelor's DegreeEarly Childhood Education (P-3)Issuer: Troy University
  • Bachelor's DegreeCollaborative/Special Education Teacher (K-6)Issuer: Troy University
  • Bachelor's DegreeCollaborative/Special Education Teacher (6-12)Issuer: Troy University
  • Associate's DegreeTeaching (Multiple Levels)Issuer: Paris Junior College