Preschool Teacher Salary in Kansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Median in Kansas
$47,750
$22.96 an hour
10th percentile
$27,850
90th percentile
$61,790
Jobs (wage & salary)
1,330
The median annual wage for preschool teachers, except special education in Kansas was $47,750 in May 2025, $9,610 (25%) above the national median of $38,140.
The middle half earned between $37,450 (25th percentile) and $55,640 (75th percentile).
Kansas ranks 5 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Percentiles
Pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,850 | $13.39 |
| 25th | $37,450 | $18.00 |
| 50th (median) | $47,750 | $22.96 |
| 75th | $55,640 | $26.75 |
| 90th | $61,790 | $29.71 |
| Mean (average) | $46,580 | $22.39 |
SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Kansas, BLS OEWS May 2025.