Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay range in Glens Falls
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,080 or more. The middle half of preschool teachers (except special education) in Glens Falls earn between $36,440 and $60,920.
- $35K10th
- $36K25th
- $44KMedian
- $61K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,740 | $4,228 | $24.39 |
| Median | $44,460 | $3,705 | $21.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,440 | $3,037 | $17.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,920 | $5,077 | $29.29 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Glens Falls vs. New York and the U.S.
Preschool teachers (except special education) in Glens Falls earn about the same as the New York average ($51,930) and 18% more than the U.S. average ($43,030). At the median the gap is +17% against the U.S. median of $38,140.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glens Falls | $50,740 | $44,460 | $34,510 | $75,080 | 110 |
| New York | $51,930 | $46,520 | $36,050 | $75,660 | 23,870 |
| 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 Glens Falls
On the average salary of $50,740, a single filer in Glens Falls takes home about $40,764 a year, or $3,397 a month and $1,568 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Glens Falls a good place for preschool teachers (except special education)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Glens Falls area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.9), so the average $50,740 buys what about $53,486 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Glens Falls ($49,090). A typical home costs $313,642, or 6.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in other New York cities
Glens Falls ranks 3rd of 13 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($55,540).
- New York$55,540
- Elmira$52,540
- Glens Falls$50,740
- Kingston$48,610
- Ithaca$47,000
- Binghamton$46,970
- Kiryas Joel$46,800
- Syracuse$46,490
- Utica$46,470
- Rochester$46,240
All Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salaries in New York
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Glens Falls: questions
How much do preschool teachers (except special education) make an hour in Glens Falls?
$24.39 an hour on average, and $21.38 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level preschool teachers (except special education) salary in Glens Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,440, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the preschool teachers (except special education) take-home pay in Glens Falls?
About $40,764 a year ($3,397 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,740. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do preschool teachers (except special education) earn more in Glens Falls than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% 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 Glens Falls, NY (24020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.5%.
- 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 (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.69, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.69).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.