DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 2,141 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 445,080 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsView all companies hiring Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NE | $46,000 | +41.6% | 16 | 13 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $45,530 | +40.1% | 96 | 27 |
| San Francisco, CA | $42,630 | +31.2% | 36 | 15 |
| MILLBRAE, CA | $40,000 | +23.1% | 11 | 2 |
| BROOKLYN, NE | $38,000 | +16.9% | 14 | 7 |
| Bronx, NY | $36,351 | +11.9% | 20 | 11 |
| Irvine, CA | $36,234 | +11.5% | 13 | 5 |
| New York, NY | $36,198 | +11.4% | 111 | 54 |
| Cambridge, MA | $35,200 | +8.3% | 14 | 6 |
| Houston, TX | $34,636 | +6.6% | 47 | 9 |
| Chicago, IL | $33,103 | +1.9% | 18 | 13 |
| Jamaica, NY | $32,708 | +0.7% | 10 | 7 |
| ROGERS, AR | $32,302 | -0.6% | 10 | 1 |
| Silver Spring, MD | $29,848 | -8.1% | 10 | 5 |
| Flushing, NY | $28,520 | -12.2% | 12 | 9 |
| HINGHAM, MA | $28,000 | -13.8% | 86 | 2 |
| Rockville, MD | $27,893 | -14.2% | 24 | 10 |
| Washington, DC | $27,040 | -16.8% | 129 | 40 |
| Elmhurst, NY | $26,895 | -17.2% | 12 | 7 |
| Laguna Niguel, CA | $26,104 | -19.7% | 12 | 4 |
| Lorton, VA | $24,250 | -25.4% | 14 | 3 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $117,000 | +272.9% | 1 |
| Kansas | $42,840 | -0.8% | 1 |
| Colorado | $41,500 | -5.5% | 5 |
| Nebraska | $41,000 | -18.4% | 49 |
| New Mexico | $39,620 | +4.5% | 11 |
| Oregon | $36,400 | -7.5% | 6 |
| New York | $36,198 | -20.6% | 306 |
| Indiana | $36,000 | +1.9% | 1 |
| California | $35,360 | -22.9% | 195 |
| Michigan | $35,100 | -4.4% | 9 |
| Missouri | $34,170 | -2.7% | 3 |
| Texas | $34,153 | +0.9% | 84 |
| Minnesota | $34,000 | -12% | 13 |
| Washington | $33,374 | -23% | 18 |
| Arizona | $33,322 | -5.4% | 3 |
| Connecticut | $33,264 | -22.9% | 9 |
| New Jersey | $32,960 | -29.2% | 39 |
| Arkansas | $32,302 | +7.5% | 29 |
| Ohio | $31,200 | -4.8% | 3 |
| Illinois | $31,200 | -16.2% | 43 |
| Montana | $31,000 | -12.9% | 1 |
| North Carolina | $30,600 | -1.2% | 8 |
| Massachusetts | $30,000 | -33.4% | 137 |
| Maryland | $29,848 | -22.6% | 73 |
| Wisconsin | $28,028 | -19.8% | 4 |
| Virginia | $28,000 | -25% | 47 |
| Pennsylvania | $27,800 | -18.8% | 9 |
| South Carolina | $27,697 | -16.7% | 2 |
| Oklahoma | $27,695 | -27.1% | 14 |
| Tennessee | $27,217 | -24.4% | 4 |
| District of Columbia | $27,040 | -40% | 130 |
| Georgia | $26,720 | -36.9% | 12 |
| Hawaii | $26,541 | -40.7% | 1 |
| Florida | $26,000 | -24.1% | 39 |
| Utah | $24,960 | -27% | 3 |
| Alabama | $23,500 | -15% | 2 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education positions, 41% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 5% required a Master's degree, and 32% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Su Escuela Language Academy LLC | Not specified | $28,000 |
| New York City Department of Education | Not specified | $45,530 |
| CHILDREN'S HUT | Bachelor's | $26,187 |
| Arkansas Early Learning, Inc. | High School | $32,302 |
| LEADERS IN EDUCATION | Not specified | $34,153 |
| Avenues New York LLC | Master's | $46,000 |
| YOUNG LEARNERS SCHOOL | Not specified | $35,185 |
| LOVE AND CARE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER | Not specified | $22,464 |
| BURLINGAME MONTESSORI SCHOOLS INC. | Not specified | $37,440 |
| The Nest Academy | Not specified | $21,840 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education is Educational Services at $35,047. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Health Care and Social Assistance at $32,183.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 2,141 DOL filings, the median salary for a Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education is $32,495, ranging from $27,061 to $38,875.
The 90th percentile salary is $60,070 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, New York, NE offers the highest median at $46,000.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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