verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Preschool Teacher Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$32,800/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$15.77/hr
▼ 14% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
1,010
public U.S. Median
$38,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$34,348 #48 of 51

Preschool Teacher pay in Idaho, explained

Preschool teachers in Idaho earn a median of $32,800 per year ($15.77 per hour), which is 14% below the national median of $38,140. Entry-level workers earn around $26,500, while the most experienced preschool teachers reach about $46,950. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $32,800 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $32,800 is worth about $34,348 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #48 for real pay (vs #46 on the sticker number).

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Preschool Teacher pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$26,500
$12.74/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$32,800
$15.77/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$46,950
$22.57/hr

Preschool Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $32,800 $34,348
Washington $45,660 $42,668 −$12,860
Oregon $45,140 $43,672 −$12,340
Nevada $38,870 $38,878 −$6,070
Montana $36,540 $38,607 −$3,740
Utah $35,010 $35,412 −$2,210
Wyoming $29,930 $32,290 +$2,870

Preschool Teacher in Idaho: FAQ

How much do preschool teachers make in Idaho?

Preschool teachers in Idaho earn a median of $32,800 per year ($15.77 per hour), compared with $38,140 nationally.

Does Idaho pay preschool teachers well?

At $32,800, Idaho pays 14% below the national median for preschool teachers. An estimated 1,010 work in the state.

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