Preschool Teachers

Instruct young children in activities that are designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.

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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 *

Area	Low	Median	High
U S	$14.41	$17.64	$22.01
Minnesota	$15.49	$18.11	$18.79
Central Minnesota	$15.5	$17.77	$21.79
Northeast Minnesota	$14.54	$16.79	$18.66
Northwest Minnesota	$15.11	$17.55	$22.89
Southeast Minnesota	$14.86	$17.3	$18.65
Southwest Minnesota	$14.63	$17.04	$19.53
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	$17.1	$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.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 11490 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.