The salary statistics and trend of preschool and kindergarten teachers in the industry of colleges, universities, and professional schools are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare preschool and kindergarten teacher salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $24,680 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $29,120 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $36,480 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $46,760 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $59,740 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for preschool and kindergarten teachers in the industry of colleges, universities, and professional schools. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) preschool and kindergarten teachers is $59,740. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $36,480. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent preschool and kindergarten teachers is $24,680.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of preschool and kindergarten teachers in the industry of Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $36,480 | 1.32% | 10.20% |
| 2016 | $36,000 | 4.64% | - |
| 2015 | $34,330 | 1.05% | - |
| 2014 | $33,970 | 4.92% | - |
| 2013 | $32,300 | -1.42% | - |
| 2012 | $32,760 | - | - |
The average salaries of preschool and kindergarten teachers in 23 industries within the educational services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of preschool and kindergarten teachers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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