Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (25-2011) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		5,490
Mean wage		$19.60
Entry wage		$11.99
10th percentile wage		$10.87
50th percentile wage		$16.84
90th percentile wage		$33.07

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Social Assistance	3,980	72.5%
Educational Services	870	15.8%
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations	310	5.6%
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities	100	1.9%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Educational Services	870	$27.51
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations	310	$17.17
Social Assistance	3,980	$15.74
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities	100	$15.02

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (25-2011)

Instruct children (normally up to 5 years of age) in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, day care center, or other child development facility. May be required to hold State certification. Exclude "Child Care Workers" (39-9011) and "Special Education Teachers" (25-2041 through 25-2043).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$16.84		$29.36		-$12.52
2017	$16.70	+.8%	$29.11	+.8%	-$12.41
2016	$16.31	+2.4%	$28.44	+2.4%	-$12.12
2015	$16.06	+1.6%	$28.00	+1.6%	-$11.93
2014	$15.75	+2.0%	$27.46	+2.0%	-$11.70
2013	$15.45	+1.9%	$26.95	+1.9%	-$11.49
2012	$15.16	+1.9%	$26.43	+1.9%	-$11.27
2011	$14.86	+2.0%	$25.92	+2.0%	-$11.05
2010	$14.63	+1.6%	$25.51	+1.6%	-$10.87
2009	$14.38	+1.8%	$25.07	+1.8%	-$10.68
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$16.84		$22.55		-$5.71
2017	$16.70	+.8%	$22.31	+1.1%	-$5.61
2016	$16.31	+2.4%	$21.71	+2.8%	-$5.39
2015	$16.06	+1.6%	$21.22	+2.3%	-$5.15
2014	$15.75	+2.0%	$20.77	+2.1%	-$5.02
2013	$15.45	+1.9%	$20.33	+2.2%	-$4.87
2012	$15.16	+1.9%	$19.92	+2.1%	-$4.75
2011	$14.86	+2.0%	$19.58	+1.7%	-$4.71
2010	$14.63	+1.6%	$19.27	+1.6%	-$4.63
2009	$14.38	+1.8%	$18.95	+1.7%	-$4.56

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

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.


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