How much does an Early Childhood Educator make?
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$52K
/yrThe estimated total pay for a Early Childhood Educator is $52,139 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $49,167 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,972 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $42K-$65K/yr?
For Preschool Teacher
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What is the total pay trajectory for Preschool Teacher?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $45,532 /yr |
| Preschool Teacher III | $48,556 /yr |
| Preschool Teacher IV |
Top Paying Companies
For an Early Childhood Educator in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Early Childhood Educator in United States. Employers include Google, New York City Department of Education and SelfEmployed.com.
Top Paying Companies
For Early Childhood Educator in United States
| 1 | $79,348 | ||
| 2 | New York City Department of Education | $68,383 | |
| 3 | SelfEmployed.com | $54,212 | |
| 4 | Coyne & Associates | $48,423 | |
| 5 | Easterseals Southern California | $45,739 | |
| 6 | lululemon | $43,016 | |
| 7 | Easterseals | $42,383 | |
| 8 | YMCA | $41,507 | |
| 9 | Bright Horizons Family Solutions | $39,519 | |
| 10 | KinderCare Learning Centers | $36,682 |
For Preschool Teacher
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What is the total pay trajectory for Preschool Teacher?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $45,532 /yr |
| Preschool Teacher III | $48,556 /yr |
| Preschool Teacher IV |
What are total pay estimates for an Early Childhood Educator at different companies?
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Top Paying Industries
For an Early Childhood Educator in United States
The top 5 paying industries for an Early Childhood Educator in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $79,348, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $68,383, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $54,212, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $43,016, and Nonprofit & NGO with a median total pay of $42,383.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$68,383
37% Higher than other industries
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Education?
Job growth in education remains steady, with modest growth in salaries and greater opportunities for workers with STEM specialization or those with advanced degrees. Opportunities are likely to persist with the projected rise in student enrollment in the coming years. Jobs are often reliant upon state and local budgets with public sector benefits being an attractive feature for many job-seekers.
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Early Childhood Educator pay FAQ
The average salary for an Early Childhood Educator is $52,139 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 786 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Early Childhood Educator employees in United States.
The highest salary for an Early Childhood Educator in United States is $64,984 per year.
The lowest salary for an Early Childhood Educator in United States is $41,973 per year.
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