Career Profile

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Education HS diploma or less
This is the typical education required for an entry-level position.
Earnings $35,200
This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position.

Preschool teachers educate and care for children younger than age 5 who have not yet entered kindergarten.

General Information

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).

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Occupational Outlook

For the Rural Capital Area

293

Job Opportunities

Over the next five years, an average of 293 openings per year are projected for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education.

+20.2%

Employment Change

Employment for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 20.2% between 2023 and 2028.

$16.91

Earnings Potential

An average worker in this occupation is paid $16.91/hour. Entry level workers are paid $12.12, while experienced workers are paid $22.03. The median wage is below average regional wages across occupations.

Local Employment Opportunities

There are 1,744 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 2,096.

Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally

The top industries employing Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education are Child Care Services, Elementary and Secondary Schools, and Religious Organizations.

Knowledge Areas

The top most significant knowledge categories for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education include Education and Training, English Language, and Public Safety and Security.

Educational Attainment Patterns

The most common level of education for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education is HS diploma or less. 50% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.

Sources: BLS   JobsEQ®   ONET