Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay range in Pueblo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,610 a year or less, while the top 10% make $74,890 or more. The middle half of preschool teachers (except special education) in Pueblo earn between $38,060 and $45,780.
- $32K10th
- $38K25th
- $39KMedian
- $46K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,430 | $3,869 | $22.32 |
| Median | $38,880 | $3,240 | $18.69 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,060 | $3,172 | $18.30 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,780 | $3,815 | $22.01 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Pueblo vs. Colorado and the U.S.
Preschool teachers (except special education) in Pueblo earn 13% less than the Colorado average ($53,270) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($43,030). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $38,140.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo | $46,430 | $38,880 | $31,610 | $74,890 | 50 |
| Colorado | $53,270 | $45,500 | $35,820 | $84,700 | 5,210 |
| United States | $43,030 | $38,140 | $28,990 | $61,390 | 478,780 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary after taxes in Pueblo
On the average salary of $46,430, a single filer in Pueblo takes home about $38,152 a year, or $3,179 a month and $1,467 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Is Pueblo a good place for preschool teachers (except special education)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pueblo area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.8), so the average $46,430 buys what about $50,598 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Pueblo ($48,940). A typical home costs $287,672, or 6.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in other Colorado cities
Pueblo ranks 4th of 7 Colorado metro areas for this job; Denver pays the most ($57,250).
- Denver$57,250
- Boulder$54,350
- Fort Collins$50,090
- Pueblo$46,430
- Greeley$44,600
- Colorado Springs$43,290
- Grand Junction$41,150
All Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salaries in Colorado
Highest-paying cities for preschool teachers (except special education)
Vineland, NJ pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($62,570).
- Vineland, NJ$62,570
- Albany, GA$62,070
- Atlantic City, NJ$58,560
- Brunswick, GA$58,180
- Denver, CO$57,250
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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Pueblo: questions
How much do preschool teachers (except special education) make an hour in Pueblo?
$22.32 an hour on average, and $18.69 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level preschool teachers (except special education) salary in Pueblo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,610 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,060, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the preschool teachers (except special education) take-home pay in Pueblo?
About $38,152 a year ($3,179 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,430. Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Do preschool teachers (except special education) earn more in Pueblo than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more than the U.S. average for this job ($43,030).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2011; area Pueblo, CO (39380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.28, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.28).
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