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Preschool Teacher Salary in Idaho (2026)
$15.77 per hour · take-home ≈ $27,650/year ($2,304/month) for a single filer
Preschool Teacher pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $26,500 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,980 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $32,800 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $39,220 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,950 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,010 Preschool Teacher jobs in Idaho (occupation code 25-2011, “Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Preschool Teacher salary of $32,800 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $27,650 — an effective tax rate of 15.7%.
| Gross (median) | $32,800 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,756 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,509 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$885 |
| Take-home (annual) | $27,650 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,304 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Preschool Teacher make in Idaho?
- The median Preschool Teacher salary in Idaho is $32,800 per year ($15.77 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,980 and $39,220.
- What is the take-home pay for a Preschool Teacher in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $32,800, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $27,650 per year ($2,304 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.7%.
- How many Preschool Teacher jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 1,010 Preschool Teacher jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.