Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$37,120
↑ 39.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 39.4% since 2011 ($26,620 → $37,120)
🏆Peak year: 2023 at $37,130
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.6% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -5%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,120 | -0.0% |
| 2023 | $37,130 | +5.1% |
| 2022 | $35,330 | +16.9% |
| 2021 | $30,210 | -5.4% |
| 2020 | $31,930 | +4.6% |
| 2019 | $30,520 | +2.5% |
| 2018 | $29,780 | +2.7% |
| 2017 | $28,990 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | $28,790 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | $28,570 | +1.6% |
| 2014 | $28,120 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | $27,570 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | $27,130 | +1.9% |
| 2011 | $26,620 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.