The salary statistics of preschool and kindergarten teachers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare preschool and kindergarten teacher salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $19,940 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $22,940 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $27,970 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $37,110 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $53,230 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for preschool and kindergarten teachers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. 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 $53,230. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $27,970. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid preschool and kindergarten teachers is $19,940.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of preschool and kindergarten teachers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $27,970 | 3.29% | 5.65% |
| 2017 | $27,050 | 0.33% | - |
| 2016 | $26,960 | 1.85% | - |
| 2015 | $26,460 | 0.04% | - |
| 2014 | $26,450 | 3.18% | - |
| 2013 | $25,610 | -3.05% | - |
| 2012 | $26,390 | - | - |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].