How much does a preschool teacher make in Kansas?
$47,750a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in Kansas. That is $22.96 an hour or $3,979 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.96
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,850Median: $47,750Highest 10%: $61,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,850 | $13.39 | |
| 25th | $37,450 | $18.00 | |
| Median | $47,750 | $22.96 | |
| 75th | $55,640 | $26.75 | |
| 90th | $61,790 | $29.71 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Manhattan, KS | $49,160 |
| Wichita, KS | $47,920 |
| Topeka, KS | $45,950 |
| Kansas City, MO | $37,400 |
| Lawrence, KS | $35,530 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $35,150 |
| Joplin, MO | $31,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for preschool teachers.
| 2. Vermont | $49,730 |
| 3. Hawaii | $48,780 |
| 4. New Jersey | $48,220 |
| 5. Kansas | $47,750 |
| 6. California | $47,400 |
| 7. Nebraska | $47,040 |
| 8. New York | $46,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $22.96 ($47,750 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Kansas than the national average?
Yes: $47,750 against $38,140 nationally, 25% more.
Where does Kansas rank for preschool teacher pay?
Kansas ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays preschool teachers the most?
Manhattan, KS, with a median of $49,160 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.