Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in Gainesville, GA
- Middle 50%
- $36,190–$72,910
- vs U.S. median
- +18%
- Metro rank
- #56 of 357
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in the Gainesville, GA metro earn a median of $45,140 a year, based on BLS estimates for 340 jobs (May 2025). That is 18% above the U.S. median of $38,140 and 3% above the GA statewide median of $43,920. It ranks #56 of 357 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE340 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in other GA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Albany, GA | $62,680 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $49,420 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $47,940 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $47,290 |
| Savannah, GA | $44,980 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $44,500 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $39,870 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $39,430 |
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Questions
What is the average Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Gainesville?
The BLS median is $45,140 a year (May 2025). Half of the 340 jobs pay between $36,190 and $72,910. The 10th percentile is $28,180 and the 90th is $106,850.
Is Gainesville a high-paying metro for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is 18% above the U.S. median of $38,140 and 3% above the GA statewide median of $43,920. It ranks #56 of 357 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education make an hour in Gainesville?
About $21.70 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $45,140 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $17.40–$35.05 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.