- Preschool teachers can work for a government agency or a private employer. A teacher working for a private employer earns an average salary of $20,220 to $30,962, while those working for a state agency earn salaries of $21,182 to $39,319, according to Payscale. Teachers can also work for a college or university, with a salary range of $26,823 to $35,313, and self-employed preschool teachers earn $14,650 to $36,303.
- The state where a preschool teacher works can affect the salary he earns. The cost of living and demand for preschool teachers in the area are factors determining the average salary. A teacher working in New York earns an average salary range of $24,022 to $38,481, while those working in Florida earn salaries of $17,717 to $29,656, as of December 2010. According to Sperling's, the cost of living is 47 percent lower in Tampa, Florida, than in New York City.
- Experienced preschool teachers have greater employment opportunities and higher salary ranges. A teacher with 20 years of experience or more earns a salary up to $35,936, while those who have been preschool teachers for less than a year earn up to $32,578.
- Self-employed preschool teachers do not receive benefits from an employer, and they instead must pay for time off and insurance from the annual salary. Teachers working for an employer can receive benefits such as paid vacations, sick time, insurance and 401k plans. The benefits package adds value to the total compensation the teacher earns.
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