The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Ames, IA is $29,180 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $34,190.
Pay spans roughly $27,600 at the 10th percentile to $48,740 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.03 per hour. An estimated 260 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $29,180 |
| Mean (annual) | $34,190 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.03 |
| 10th percentile | $27,600 |
| 90th percentile | $48,740 |
| Employment | 260 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.