Early Childhood Education Jobs in Idaho
Much of Idaho is rural, with national parks and historic trails all through the state, but following the trend in education, salaries for early childhood education jobs are not competitive. Salaries for preschool teachers, which average about $23,000, rank the highest compared to other specialties in early childhood education. However, salaries for elementary special education teachers, child care workers, and kindergarten teachers are among the lowest in the nation. Job seekers in early childhood education may want to carefully consider the cost of living before settling into a career in this state.
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USC Rossier Online offers emerging and experienced education leaders multiple online graduate degree programs.
- The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) prepares aspiring teachers to encourage student success in the classroom
- The Master of Education (ME)in School Counseling prepares aspiring school counselors for licensure in grades K–12.
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Fordham University's online Master of Science in Teaching program prepares aspiring teachers (grades 1–6) for initial teaching certification or dual certification in teaching and special education.
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Rasmussen College, School of Education - Online 9-month ECE Certificate, Online Bachelor’s in ECE Leadership
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Capella University - Online Master's in Early Childhood Education
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Concordia University – Portland - Online MEd in Curriculum & Instruction with Concentration in Early Childhood Education
Idaho Salary Rankings
in the US for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
in the US for Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare
in the US for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
in the US for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
in the US for Childcare Workers
Early Childhood Jobs in Idaho
| Occupation | Total Employed | Median Annual Salary | % of US Median | |
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| Childcare Workers | 2,390 | $17,940 |  92% |
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| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 1,180 | $39,400 | 95% |
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| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | 950 | $39,500 | 73% |
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| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 900 | $23,480 | 87% |
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| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 460 | $37,980 | 76% |
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| Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare | 130 | $34,050 | 77% |
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City-Level Job Stats
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Statistics for Childcare Workers
| Location | Total Employed | Median Annual Salary | % of US Median | |
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| Boise City-Nampa, ID | 1,210 | $18,000 | 92% |
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| Logan, UT-ID | 260 | $18,760 | 96% |
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| Lewiston, ID-WA | 250 | $17,710 | 91% |
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| Idaho Falls, ID | 180 | $17,570 | 90% |
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| Pocatello, ID | 150 | $17,760 | 91% |
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Statistics for Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare
| Location | Total Employed | Median Annual Salary | % of US Median | |
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| Boise City-Nampa, ID | 70 | $30,610 | 70% |
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Statistics for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
| Location | Total Employed | Median Annual Salary | % of US Median | |
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| Boise City-Nampa, ID | 160 | $38,450 | 77% |
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| Idaho Falls, ID | 70 | $39,170 | 78% |
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Statistics for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
| Location | Total Employed | Median Annual Salary | % of US Median | |
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| Boise City-Nampa, ID | 360 | $22,430 | 83% |
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| Logan, UT-ID | 80 | $26,140 | 96% |
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| Lewiston, ID-WA | 80 | $26,900 | 99% |
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Statistics for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
| Location | Total Employed | Median Annual Salary | % of US Median | |
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| Boise City-Nampa, ID | 590 | $37,890 | 70% |
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| Logan, UT-ID | 80 | $43,880 | 82% |
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| Idaho Falls, ID | 40 | $44,420 | 83% |
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| Lewiston, ID-WA | 30 | $52,510 | 98% |
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Data source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2012
