Preschool Teachers
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Preschool Teachers *
U S |
$14.41 | $17.64 | $22.01 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$15.49 | $18.11 | $18.79 |
Central Minnesota |
$15.50 | $17.77 | $21.79 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$14.54 | $16.79 | $18.66 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$15.11 | $17.55 | $22.89 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$14.86 | $17.30 | $18.65 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$14.63 | $17.04 | $19.53 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$17.10 | $18.16 | $18.63 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 11,490 workers employed in this large career.
Where do Preschool Teachers most often work?
- Social Assistance
- Educational Services
- Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
- Administrative and Support Services
Current Demand
This career is currently in very high demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing very high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 12,439 new Preschool Teachers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 469,600 | 556,000 | 86,400 | 18.4% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 9,719 | 11,579 | 1,860 | 19.1% |
| Central Minnesota | 939 | 1,121 | 182 | 19.4% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 395 | 475 | 80 | 20.3% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 675 | 787 | 112 | 16.6% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 692 | 835 | 143 | 20.7% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 503 | 604 | 101 | 20.1% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 6,496 | 7,760 | 1,264 | 19.5% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.