Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay range in Ponce
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,120 a year or less, while the top 10% make $35,890 or more. The middle half of preschool teachers (except special education) in Ponce earn between $28,120 and $35,890.
- $22K10th
- $28K25th
- $32KMedian
- $36K75th
- $36K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $32,080 | $2,673 | $15.42 |
| Median | $31,790 | $2,649 | $15.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,120 | $2,343 | $13.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $35,890 | $2,991 | $17.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Ponce vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Preschool teachers (except special education) in Ponce earn 5% less than the Puerto Rico average ($33,650) and 25% less 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponce | $32,080 | $31,790 | $22,120 | $35,890 | 190 |
| Puerto Rico | $33,650 | $32,120 | $22,450 | $44,580 | 2,960 |
| 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.
Is Ponce a good place for preschool teachers (except special education)? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Ponce ($26,940). A typical home costs $103,100, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Ponce ranks 6th of 6 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; Guayama pays the most ($35,530).
All Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salaries in Puerto Rico
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 Ponce: questions
How much do preschool teachers (except special education) make an hour in Ponce?
$15.42 an hour on average, and $15.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level preschool teachers (except special education) salary in Ponce?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,120 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,120, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do preschool teachers (except special education) earn more in Ponce than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% less 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 Ponce, PR (38660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.99, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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