Preschool Teacher Salary in Louisville, KY
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The median preschool teacher in the Louisville area earns $34,360 a year, 10% below the U.S. median ($38,140) and 15% above the Kentucky median ($29,780). Half of the 2,810 preschool teachers there earn between $29,050 and $39,300.
Median $34,360
10th: $27,65090th: $49,240
| Annual pay | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,650 | $23,490 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $29,050 | $27,840 | $34,530 |
| Median | $34,360 | $29,780 | $38,140 |
| 75th percentile | $39,300 | $39,300 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $49,240 | $51,760 | $61,390 |
| Average | $36,360 | $35,400 | $43,030 |
| Jobs | 2,810 | 8,520 | 478,780 |
Louisville, KY ranks 46th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for preschool teacher pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($53,810).
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Check my payPreschool teacher pay in other cities
- San Francisco, CA: $53,810
- San Jose, CA: $51,190
- New York, NY: $50,230
- Los Angeles, CA: $46,600
- Seattle, WA: $46,380
- Boston, MA: $46,030
- Riverside, CA: $46,010
- Denver, CO: $45,680
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Similar jobs in Louisville, KY
- Elementary School Teacher: $61,610
- High School Teacher: $74,040
- Middle School Teacher: $61,610
- Teaching Assistant: $36,250
- Substitute Teacher: $36,030
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.