How much does a preschool teacher make in Delaware?
$36,360a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in Delaware. That is $17.48 an hour or $3,030 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.48
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $36,360Highest 10%: $44,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $34,770 | $16.72 | |
| Median | $36,360 | $17.48 | |
| 75th | $37,560 | $18.06 | |
| 90th | $44,270 | $21.28 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $36,750 |
| Dover, DE | $34,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for preschool teachers.
| 28. Rhode Island | $36,830 |
| 29. Indiana | $36,650 |
| 30. Montana | $36,540 |
| 31. Delaware | $36,360 |
| 32. Arizona | $36,300 |
| 33. Mississippi | $36,250 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $36,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $17.48 ($36,360 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Delaware than the national average?
No: $36,360 against $38,140 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Delaware rank for preschool teacher pay?
Delaware ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays preschool teachers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $36,750 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.