Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay range in Muncie
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,350 or more. The middle half of preschool teachers (except special education) in Muncie earn between $27,620 and $35,660.
- $23K10th
- $28K25th
- $31KMedian
- $36K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $33,160 | $2,763 | $15.94 |
| Median | $30,700 | $2,558 | $14.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $27,620 | $2,302 | $13.28 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $35,660 | $2,972 | $17.14 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Muncie vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Preschool teachers (except special education) in Muncie earn 13% less than the Indiana average ($38,240) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($43,030). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $38,140.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muncie | $33,160 | $30,700 | $23,190 | $46,350 | 190 |
| 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 Muncie
On the average salary of $33,160, a single filer in Muncie takes home about $27,377 a year, or $2,281 a month and $1,053 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muncie's local income tax (1.5%).
Is Muncie a good place for preschool teachers (except special education)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Muncie area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.1), so the average $33,160 buys what about $37,619 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Muncie ($44,110). A typical home costs $171,820, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in other Indiana cities
Muncie ranks 12th 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
- Muncie$33,160
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 Muncie: questions
How much do preschool teachers (except special education) make an hour in Muncie?
$15.94 an hour on average, and $14.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level preschool teachers (except special education) salary in Muncie?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $27,620, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the preschool teachers (except special education) take-home pay in Muncie?
About $27,377 a year ($2,281 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $33,160. Includes Muncie's local income tax (1.5%).
Do preschool teachers (except special education) earn more in Muncie than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% 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 Muncie, IN (34620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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 Muncie's local income tax (1.5%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.40, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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