Preschool Teacher, Except Special Education Salary in Rome, Georgia

The annual salary statistics of preschool teachers, except special education in Rome, Georgia is shown in Table 1. The wage data of preschool teachers, except special education in Rome is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].

Table 1. Annual Salary of Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Rome, Georgia

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$21,780
25th Percentile Wage
$23,380
50th Percentile Wage
$41,130
75th Percentile Wage
$45,280
90th Percentile Wage
$55,910

Table 1 shows the average annual salary for preschool teachers, except special education in Rome, Georgia in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $55,910. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $41,130. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $21,780.

Median salary trend (2012 to 2022)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of preschool teachers, except special education from 2012 to 2022.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth10-Year Growth
2022
$41,130
-5.81% -16.31%
2021
$43,520
54.07% -
2018
$19,990
-23.06% -
2017
$24,600
-0.73% -
2016
$24,780
-12.55% -
2015
$27,890
13.59% -
2014
$24,100
-88.22% -
2013
$45,360
-5.47% -
2012
$47,840
- -

Table 2. Compare Preschool Teacher, Except Special Education Salary in Rome with Other Georgia Cities

From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $41,130, Rome is the highest paying city for preschool teachers, except special education in state of Georgia, followed by Hinesville-Fort Stewart (median annual salary $39,680). In comparison, the median annual salary of preschool teachers, except special education in Rome is 3.5 percent (3.5%) higher than that in Hinesville-Fort Stewart.

Cities/Areas Median Annual Salary
Rome
$41,130
Hinesville-Fort Stewart
$39,680
Gainesville
$37,580
Brunswick
$37,530
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area
$37,050
Valdosta
$36,190
Warner Robins
$35,750
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta
$34,630
Dalton
$34,380
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area
$33,980
Savannah
$31,450
East Georgia nonmetropolitan area
$30,470
Athens-Clarke County
$30,440
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area
$30,130
Macon
$29,730
Columbus
$27,260
Albany
$26,760

See also: Top paying jobs in Rome, Georgia.