Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay range in Rome
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,920 or more. The middle half of preschool teachers (except special education) in Rome earn between $30,310 and $51,140.
- $23K10th
- $30K25th
- $41KMedian
- $51K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,560 | $3,630 | $20.94 |
| Median | $41,360 | $3,447 | $19.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $30,310 | $2,526 | $14.57 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,140 | $4,262 | $24.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Rome vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Preschool teachers (except special education) in Rome earn 9% less than the Georgia average ($47,920) and about the same as the U.S. average ($43,030). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $38,140.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome | $43,560 | $41,360 | $22,720 | $59,920 | 70 |
| Georgia | $47,920 | $43,920 | $28,150 | $77,130 | 16,850 |
| United States | $43,030 | $38,140 | $28,990 | $61,390 | 478,780 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary after taxes in Rome
On the average salary of $43,560, a single filer in Rome takes home about $35,755 a year, or $2,980 a month and $1,375 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Rome a good place for preschool teachers (except special education)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Rome area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.2), so the average $43,560 buys what about $48,314 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Rome ($42,670). A typical home costs $235,303, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in other Georgia cities
Rome ranks 10th of 14 Georgia metro areas for this job; Albany pays the most ($62,070).
- Albany$62,070
- Brunswick$58,180
- Gainesville$55,700
- Hinesville$55,360
- Warner Robins$55,280
- Dalton$54,420
- Macon$48,030
- Savannah$47,890
- Atlanta$46,900
- Rome$43,560
All Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salaries in Georgia
Highest-paying cities for preschool teachers (except special education)
Vineland, NJ pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($62,570).
- Vineland, NJ$62,570
- Albany, GA$62,070
- Atlantic City, NJ$58,560
- Brunswick, GA$58,180
- Denver, CO$57,250
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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Rome: questions
How much do preschool teachers (except special education) make an hour in Rome?
$20.94 an hour on average, and $19.89 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level preschool teachers (except special education) salary in Rome?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $30,310, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the preschool teachers (except special education) take-home pay in Rome?
About $35,755 a year ($2,980 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,560.
Do preschool teachers (except special education) earn more in Rome than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($43,030).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2011; area Rome, GA (40660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.48, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.48).
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