Occupation ยท SOC 25-2011
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of preschool teachers, except special education can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 445,080 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $37,120 ($17.85 an hour).
US employment
445,080
Median annual wage
$37,120
Mean annual wage
$41,450
Median hourly wage
$17.85
Education and training
Typical education
Associate's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
3
Medium preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- Nebraska$50,270
- New Jersey$46,570
- California$45,880
- New York$45,580
- District of Columbia$45,090
Top 5 after cost of living
- Nebraska$55,790
- North Dakota$49,450
- Kansas$47,960
- Vermont$45,690
- Georgia$43,960
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $61,430 | $24,310 (+65.5%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $62,340 | $25,220 (+67.9%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | $62,190 | $25,070 (+67.5%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $62,970 | $25,850 (+69.6%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors | $59,950 | $22,830 (+61.5%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $64,580 | $27,460 (+74.0%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California49,260
- 2. Florida34,940
- 3. Texas31,480
- 4. New York25,180
- 5. Pennsylvania23,190
- 6. Illinois20,290
- 7. Ohio18,840
- 8. New Jersey17,990
- 9. North Carolina16,820
- 10. Massachusetts15,380
States that pay the most
- 1. Nebraska$50,270
- 2. New Jersey$46,570
- 3. California$45,880
- 4. New York$45,580
- 5. District of Columbia$45,090
- 6. Massachusetts$45,030
- 7. Hawaii$44,780
- 8. Vermont$44,760
- 9. North Dakota$43,990
- 10. Colorado$43,890
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
Related occupations
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special EducationTeleworkable
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondaryn/a
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationTeleworkable
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationTeleworkable
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Termn/a
- Self-Enrichment TeachersTeleworkable
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