Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay range in Manhattan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,060 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,940 or more. The middle half of preschool teachers (except special education) in Manhattan earn between $40,160 and $57,360.
- $34K10th
- $40K25th
- $49KMedian
- $57K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,610 | $4,134 | $23.85 |
| Median | $49,160 | $4,097 | $23.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,160 | $3,347 | $19.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,360 | $4,780 | $27.58 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Manhattan vs. Kansas and the U.S.
Preschool teachers (except special education) in Manhattan earn 7% more than the Kansas average ($46,580) and 15% more than the U.S. average ($43,030). At the median the gap is +29% against the U.S. median of $38,140.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | $49,610 | $49,160 | $34,060 | $59,940 | 70 |
| Kansas | $46,580 | $47,750 | $27,850 | $61,790 | 1,330 |
| 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 Manhattan
On the average salary of $49,610, a single filer in Manhattan takes home about $40,073 a year, or $3,339 a month and $1,541 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Manhattan a good place for preschool teachers (except special education)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Manhattan area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.2), so the average $49,610 buys what about $55,023 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Manhattan ($45,900). A typical home costs $269,856, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in other Kansas cities
Manhattan ranks 1st of 4 Kansas metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
All Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salaries in Kansas
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 Manhattan: questions
How much do preschool teachers (except special education) make an hour in Manhattan?
$23.85 an hour on average, and $23.64 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level preschool teachers (except special education) salary in Manhattan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,060 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,160, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the preschool teachers (except special education) take-home pay in Manhattan?
About $40,073 a year ($3,339 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,610.
Do preschool teachers (except special education) earn more in Manhattan than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Manhattan, KS (31740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.41, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.41).
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