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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education vs. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education: Salary Comparison (2026)

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Educations earn a median salary of $37,120/year, while Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations earn $62,340/year - a difference of $25,220. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Median salary
$37,120
$62,340
Hourly rate
$17.85/hr
$null/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$28,300
$46,440
Senior level (90th %)
$60,070
$102,010
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
445,080
1,393,310
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Education
Education
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