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Preschool Teacher Salary in Alaska (2026)
$22.18 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,245/year ($3,270/month) for a single filer
Preschool Teacher pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,090 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,210 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,130 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $60,880 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,950 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 520 Preschool Teacher jobs in Alaska (occupation code 25-2011, “Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Preschool Teacher salary of $46,130 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $39,245 — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
| Gross (median) | $46,130 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,356 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,529 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,245 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,270 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Preschool Teacher make in Alaska?
- The median Preschool Teacher salary in Alaska is $46,130 per year ($22.18 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,210 and $60,880.
- What is the take-home pay for a Preschool Teacher in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $46,130, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $39,245 per year ($3,270 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
- How many Preschool Teacher jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 520 Preschool Teacher jobs in Alaska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alaska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alaska.