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



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2022)
All Industry
Estimated Employment		6,190
Mean wage		$18.42
Entry wage		$14.04
10th percentile wage		$14.12
50th percentile wage		$15.18
90th percentile wage		$24.85

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Social Assistance	5,250	84.8%
Educational Services	650	10.5%
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations	150	2.4%
Public Administration	50	0.9%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Educational Services	650	$31.37
Management of Companies and Enterprises	40	$29.03
Public Administration	50	$24.47
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions		$21.03

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
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$15.18		$30.79		-$15.61
2021	$14.65	+3.6%	$29.72	+3.6%	-$15.06
2020	$14.27	+2.7%	$28.94	+2.7%	-$14.67
2019	$13.98	+2.1%	$28.36	+2.1%	-$14.37
2018	$13.66	+2.3%	$27.71	+2.3%	-$14.04
2017	$13.37	+2.2%	$27.12	+2.2%	-$13.74
2016	$13.09	+2.1%	$26.55	+2.1%	-$13.46
2015	$12.84	+1.9%	$26.05	+1.9%	-$13.20
2014	$12.58	+2.1%	$25.53	+2.1%	-$12.94
2013	$12.36	+1.8%	$25.06	+1.8%	-$12.70
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$15.18		$24.37		-$9.19
2021	$14.65	+3.6%	$23.42	+4.0%	-$8.77
2020	$14.27	+2.7%	$22.62	+3.5%	-$8.35
2019	$13.98	+2.1%	$21.98	+2.9%	-$7.99
2018	$13.66	+2.3%	$21.34	+3.0%	-$7.67
2017	$13.37	+2.2%	$20.73	+2.9%	-$7.35
2016	$13.09	+2.1%	$20.24	+2.4%	-$7.15
2015	$12.84	+1.9%	$19.73	+2.6%	-$6.88
2014	$12.58	+2.1%	$19.31	+2.2%	-$6.72
2013	$12.36	+1.8%	$18.96	+1.9%	-$6.60

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2022

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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