The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA is $28,650 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $33,990.
Pay spans roughly $25,940 at the 10th percentile to $49,780 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.77 per hour. An estimated 280 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA.
| Median (annual) | $28,650 |
| Mean (annual) | $33,990 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.77 |
| 10th percentile | $25,940 |
| 90th percentile | $49,780 |
| Employment | 280 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.