Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,130 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.33
10th percentile $31,010
90th percentile $56,790
Employed locally 230
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,010
    25th
    $35,540
    50th (median)
    $38,130
    75th
    $45,590
    90th
    $56,790

    Top-paying metros for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $61,180
    Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $60,480
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $59,110
    Vineland, NJ $58,830
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $58,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $55,060

    Related occupations in Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,150
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $47,910
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,490
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,640
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $47,370
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $51,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Eastern and Southern Colorado is $18.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.37 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern and Southern Colorado above or below average for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado is 2.7% above the national median of $37,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $31,010 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,540.