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Salary for Industry: Preschool

United States » Industry » Preschool Overview » Preschool Salary

Updated: 12 May 2013

Industry: Preschool

Median Salary by Job

Job	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are the gross, national median (50th percentile). Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$13K	$26K	$39K
Director, Preschool	$30,027
Preschool Teacher, (but not Special Education)	$26,292
Assistant Director, Preschool	$31,950
Special Education Teacher, Preschool, Kindergarten, or Elementary School	$36,651
Director, Child Care	$34,500
Teacher Assistant	$21,170
Administrative Assistant	$23,000
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 12 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 322

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Exceptional School Director / Principal

Apr 18

Leading School in Northern Virginia - Ashburn, VA

We are the leading educational preschool in Northern Virginia, an AdvancED SACS CASI accredited school, and selected as "BEST OF LOUDOUN 2012". At this moment... - Indeed

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Montessori Toddler Teacher

Apr 29

Green Valley Montessori - Hyattstown, MD

should have minimum 3-6 years experience as a lead teacher in a Montessori preschool toddler room, energetic, ready to work in a team environment. Excellent... - Indeed

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Preschool Director for a New Learning Center

May 14

Kiddie Academy of Ashburn - Ashburn, VA

Kiddie Academy of Ashburn is looking for a full time Director to run the operations of our brand new center in Ashburn (across the Goose Creek Village). This... - Indeed

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Key Statistics for Preschool Salaries and Jobs

Popular Employers

Salary Range


Head Start	$34,525 - $53,454

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Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$24,627 - $36,201
Associate's Degree	$22,868 - $39,857
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Early Childhood Education	$29,748 - $40,337
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Elementary Education	$25,025 - $49,000
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Elementary Education	$15,722 - $32,556

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Gender

Female

99%

Male

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

36%

5-9 years

27%

10-19 years

23%

20 years or more

10%

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