The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ is $34,440 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,520.
Pay spans roughly $28,790 at the 10th percentile to $48,520 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.56 per hour. An estimated 1,470 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ.
| Median (annual) | $34,440 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,520 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.56 |
| 10th percentile | $28,790 |
| 90th percentile | $48,520 |
| Employment | 1,470 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.