Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in South Central Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,190 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.44
10th percentile $27,830
90th percentile $38,500
Employed locally 660
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,830
    25th
    $29,300
    50th (median)
    $34,190
    75th
    $35,240
    90th
    $38,500

    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 South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,470
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,060
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,780
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,910
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$36,400
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School$55,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in South Central Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in South Central Wisconsin is $16.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.00 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin above or below average for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in South Central Wisconsin is 7.9% below 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $27,830 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,300.