The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Wilmington, NC is $29,570 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $32,470.
Pay spans roughly $23,100 at the 10th percentile to $39,730 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.22 per hour. An estimated 610 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in Wilmington, NC.
| Median (annual) | $29,570 |
| Mean (annual) | $32,470 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.22 |
| 10th percentile | $23,100 |
| 90th percentile | $39,730 |
| Employment | 610 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.