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Preschool Teacher Salary in New Hampshire (2026)
$18.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,798/year ($2,816/month) for a single filer
Preschool Teacher pay range in New Hampshire
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,670 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,350 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,350 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,700 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $51,470 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,220 Preschool Teacher jobs in New Hampshire (occupation code 25-2011, “Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Hampshire
A median Preschool Teacher salary of $39,350 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in New Hampshire), a single filer keeps about $33,798 — an effective tax rate of 14.1%.
| Gross (median) | $39,350 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,542 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,010 |
| New Hampshire state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,798 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,816 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Preschool Teacher make in New Hampshire?
- The median Preschool Teacher salary in New Hampshire is $39,350 per year ($18.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,350 and $46,700.
- What is the take-home pay for a Preschool Teacher in New Hampshire?
- On the median salary of $39,350, a single filer in New Hampshire takes home about $33,798 per year ($2,816 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.1%.
- How many Preschool Teacher jobs are there in New Hampshire?
- BLS counts 2,220 Preschool Teacher jobs in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire.