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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (25-2011) in Southwest Workforce Development Area
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Southwest WDA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,830
Mean wage$20.06
Entry wage$15.17
10th percentile wage$15.01
50th percentile wage$18.28
90th percentile wage$25.54
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services1,69092.5%
Leisure and Hospitality1005.6%
Other Services301.7%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Other Services30$22.28
Leisure and Hospitality100$20.90
Education and Health Services1,690$18.26
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (25-2011)
Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth. Excludes Special Education Teachers (25-2050), Substitute Teachers, Short-Term (25-3031), and Childcare Workers (39-9011).
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $18.28 $31.37 -$13.09
2022$17.60+3.8%$30.21+3.8%-$12.60
2021$16.82+4.7%$28.86+4.7%-$12.04
2020$16.38+2.7%$28.11+2.7%-$11.73
2019$16.05+2.1%$27.54+2.1%-$11.49
2018$15.68+2.3%$26.91+2.3%-$11.22
2017$15.35+2.2%$26.34+2.2%-$10.99
2016$15.03+2.1%$25.79+2.1%-$10.76
2015$14.74+1.9%$25.30+1.9%-$10.55
2014$14.45+2.1%$24.79+2.1%-$10.34
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $18.28 $28.18 -$9.90
2022$17.60+3.8%$27.24+3.4%-$9.64
2021$16.82+4.7%$25.78+5.7%-$8.95
2020$16.38+2.7%$24.89+3.5%-$8.51
2019$16.05+2.1%$24.19+2.9%-$8.13
2018$15.68+2.3%$23.48+3.0%-$7.79
2017$15.35+2.2%$22.81+2.9%-$7.46
2016$15.03+2.1%$22.28+2.4%-$7.25
2015$14.74+1.9%$21.71+2.6%-$6.97
2014$14.45+2.1%$21.25+2.2%-$6.80
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $18.28  1,830  
South Central $17.57  1,200  
Eastern $17.48  590  
Northwest $17.21  910  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $18.28  1,830  
North Central $15.30  1,820  
South Central $17.57  1,200  
Northwest $17.21  910  
Wages in other areas
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