The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC is $28,600 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $31,550.
Pay spans roughly $22,750 at the 10th percentile to $39,710 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.75 per hour. An estimated 350 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC.
| Median (annual) | $28,600 |
| Mean (annual) | $31,550 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.75 |
| 10th percentile | $22,750 |
| 90th percentile | $39,710 |
| Employment | 350 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.