Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,460 or more. The middle half of preschool teachers (except special education) in Columbus earn between $31,570 and $37,960.
- $29K10th
- $32K25th
- $37KMedian
- $38K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,000 | $3,083 | $17.79 |
| Median | $36,640 | $3,053 | $17.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,570 | $2,631 | $15.18 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $37,960 | $3,163 | $18.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Columbus vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Preschool teachers (except special education) in Columbus earn 3% less than the Indiana average ($38,240) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($43,030). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $38,140.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $37,000 | $36,640 | $29,240 | $46,460 | 120 |
| Indiana | $38,240 | $36,650 | $28,720 | $50,920 | 7,110 |
| 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 Columbus
On the average salary of $37,000, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $30,200 a year, or $2,517 a month and $1,162 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 (2025 rules). Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
Is Columbus a good place for preschool teachers (except special education)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.0), so the average $37,000 buys what about $39,784 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($48,470). A typical home costs $277,164, or 7.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in other Indiana cities
Columbus ranks 5th of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Kokomo pays the most ($40,720).
- Kokomo$40,720
- Indianapolis$39,280
- Michigan City$39,240
- Elkhart$38,440
- Columbus$37,000
- South Bend$36,780
- Evansville$36,610
- Bloomington$36,460
- Fort Wayne$36,350
- Lafayette$36,250
All Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salaries in Indiana
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 Columbus: questions
How much do preschool teachers (except special education) make an hour in Columbus?
$17.79 an hour on average, and $17.62 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level preschool teachers (except special education) salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,570, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the preschool teachers (except special education) take-home pay in Columbus?
About $30,200 a year ($2,517 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,000. Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
Do preschool teachers (except special education) earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than 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 Columbus, IN (18020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.75, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.75).
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