Earnings

The median annual wage of preschool teachers was $25,700 in may 2010. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $17,200. The top 10 percent earned more than $46,830.

The median annual wages of industries employing the most preschool teachers in 2010:

• $39,470 for Elementary and secondary schools
• $25,200 for Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations
• $23,520 for Child day care services

Source: U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-2013 Edition (http://www.bls.gov/oco/)