Preschool Teachers in Wyoming
Get the information you need to know about working as a Preschool Teacher.
While jobs for Preschool Teachers in Wyoming are decreasing, those who do work in these jobs get paid higher than average.
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Employment for Preschool Teachers in Wyoming is expected to decrease.
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Preschool Teachers in Wyoming earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Preschool Teachers Work in Wyoming?
In 2018, there were 820 Preschool Teachers working in the state.
There were 900 Preschool Teachers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 80 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 5,510 Preschool Teachers working in it, which means Wyoming has fewer Preschool Teachers than average.
Job Projections for Wyoming
Jobs for Preschool Teachers in this state are declining at a rate of 2.8% which is a faster decline than the nationwide estimated projection of 10.5%.
Wyoming Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 70 annual job openings, and 690 total jobs in 2026 for Preschool Teachers in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 53,600 annual jobs and 528,600 total jobs in 2026.
What do Preschool Teachers Make in Wyoming?
In 2018 wages for Preschool Teachers ranged from $18,730 to $55,130 with $26,760 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $9 to $26.51. The median hourly rate was $12.86.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $14.33 an hour.
The hourly rate declined by $1.47.
The median salary in Wyoming is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Wyoming Metros for Preschool Teachers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Preschool Teachers.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne, WY | 280 | $21,110 |
| Casper, WY | 90 | $22,490 |
Top States for Preschool Teachers Employment
The table below shows the states where most Preschool Teachers work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 52,950 | $34,600 |
| Texas | 34,790 | $28,230 |
| New York | 30,790 | $38,890 |
| Florida | 25,940 | $24,740 |
| Illinois | 24,120 | $29,090 |
| Massachusetts | 16,360 | $35,000 |
| North Carolina | 16,110 | $26,330 |
| New Jersey | 15,820 | $33,430 |
| Ohio | 15,390 | $26,280 |
| Georgia | 14,430 | $28,750 |
| Pennsylvania | 13,480 | $27,450 |
| Washington | 11,050 | $31,530 |
| Wisconsin | 10,180 | $24,250 |
| Virginia | 10,010 | $30,680 |
| Maryland | 9,400 | $31,680 |
| Michigan | 9,270 | $31,390 |
| Colorado | 8,700 | $30,440 |
| Minnesota | 8,180 | $34,200 |
| Oregon | 7,100 | $29,020 |
| Arizona | 6,820 | $27,810 |
Below are the states where Preschool Teachers get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| New York | $38,890 |
| Hawaii | $38,840 |
| District of Columbia | $38,210 |
| Connecticut | $37,030 |
| Massachusetts | $35,000 |
| California | $34,600 |
| Minnesota | $34,200 |
| Maine | $34,060 |
| New Jersey | $33,430 |
| Vermont | $32,530 |
Related Careers in WY
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Vgrigas under License
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