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Preschool Teacher Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$47,750/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.96/hr
▲ 25% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
1,330
public U.S. Median
$38,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$53,015 #2 of 51

Preschool Teacher pay in Kansas, explained

Preschool teachers in Kansas earn a median of $47,750 per year ($22.96 per hour), which is 25% above the national median of $38,140. Entry-level workers earn around $27,850, while the most experienced preschool teachers reach about $61,790. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $47,750 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $47,750 is worth about $53,015 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #2 for real pay (vs #5 on the sticker number).

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Preschool Teacher pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$27,850
$13.39/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$47,750
$22.96/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$61,790
$29.71/hr

Preschool Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $47,750 $53,015
Nebraska $47,040 $52,207 +$710
Colorado $45,500 $44,152 +$2,250
Missouri $36,090 $39,739 +$11,660
Oklahoma $31,790 $36,190 +$15,960

Preschool Teacher in Kansas: FAQ

How much do preschool teachers make in Kansas?

Preschool teachers in Kansas earn a median of $47,750 per year ($22.96 per hour), compared with $38,140 nationally.

Does Kansas pay preschool teachers well?

At $47,750, Kansas pays 25% above the national median for preschool teachers. An estimated 1,330 work in the state.

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