What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Toddler Teacher's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Assistant Toddler Teacher?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Toddler Teacher roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Toddler Teacher's salary?

An Assistant Toddler Teacher's salary grows with experience: starting around $39,109 for beginners, reaching about $41,997 at mid-level, and approach $43,223 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Toddler Teacher?

Assistant Toddler Teacher salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Toddler Teacher roles are District of Columbia $49,626, California $49,438, Massachusetts $48,779. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Toddler Teacher roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Toddler Teacher level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Toddler/Preschool Teacher: $56,926; Young Toddler Teacher: $44,537; Toddler Teacher: $44,010; Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher: $43,345; Infant Toddler Teacher: $43,306.

Assistant Toddler Teacher Salary in South Carolina

How much does an Assistant Toddler Teacher make in South Carolina? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Toddler Teacher in South Carolina is $41,997 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, an Assistant Toddler Teacher's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $50,427
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,504 to $46,410
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,414

10% $33,414

50% (Median) $41,997

90% $50,427

Assistant Toddler Teacher Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,410	$3,867	$892	$22
Average	$41,997	$3,500	$808	$20
25th Percentile	$37,504	$3,125	$721	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Toddler Teacher Salaries

An Assistant Toddler Teacher's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Toddler Teacher Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Toddler Teacher's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $39,109
Early Career (1-2 years): $39,473
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $41,997
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $42,917
Expert (over 8 years): $43,223

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assistant Toddler Teacher	less than 1 year	$39,109
Early Career Level Assistant Toddler Teacher	1-2 years	$39,473
Mid-Level Level Assistant Toddler Teacher	2-4 years	$41,997
Senior-Level Level Assistant Toddler Teacher	5-8 years	$42,917
Expert Level Assistant Toddler Teacher	over 8 years	$43,223

How Do Assistant Toddler Teacher Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Toddler Teachers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $49,626.
California: $49,438.
Massachusetts: $48,779.

District of Columbia $49,626 California $49,438 Massachusetts $48,779 Washington $48,599 New Jersey $48,581 Alaska $48,519 Connecticut $47,900 New York $47,649

Hawaii $46,847 Rhode Island $46,470 Maryland $46,215 Minnesota $45,865 Colorado $45,731 Illinois $45,686 Oregon $45,516 Delaware $45,390

New Hampshire $45,311 Virginia $45,135 Pennsylvania $44,619 Nevada $44,359 North Dakota $44,274 Michigan $44,140 Wisconsin $44,090 Vermont $43,992

Texas $43,718 Maine $43,700 Arizona $43,674 Ohio $43,642 Georgia $43,230 Indiana $43,024 Wyoming $42,983 Utah $42,921

Iowa $42,894 Kansas $42,679 Louisiana $42,616 North Carolina $42,593 Missouri $42,584 Florida $42,410 Montana $42,316 Nebraska $42,226

Kentucky $42,177 South Carolina $41,997 Tennessee $41,885 Idaho $41,840 New Mexico $41,513 Oklahoma $41,441 Alabama $41,177 South Dakota $40,733

Arkansas $40,491 West Virginia $40,361 Mississippi $39,971

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Toddler Teacher

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Spartanburg: $41,845
Boiling Springs: $41,847
Arcadia: $41,845

Spartanburg, SC $41,845

Boiling Springs, SC $41,847

Arcadia, SC $41,845

Buffalo, SC $41,649

Campobello, SC $41,561

Chesnee, SC $41,731

Clifton, SC $41,840

Clinton, SC $41,180

Converse, SC $41,850

Cowpens, SC $41,790

Cross Anchor, SC $41,554

Cross Hill, SC $40,820

Drayton, SC $41,846

Duncan, SC $41,743

Enoree, SC $41,569

Fairforest, SC $41,845

Fingerville, SC $41,690

Gaffney, SC $41,901

Glendale, SC $41,856

Alcolu, SC $39,654

Ballentine, SC $41,360

Bamberg, SC $40,452

Batesburg, SC $40,976

Bethune, SC $40,554

Bishopville, SC $40,114

Blackstock, SC $41,641

Blair, SC $41,353

Blythewood, SC $41,296

Bowman, SC $40,449

Camden, SC $40,798

Cameron, SC $40,368

Carlisle, SC $41,490

Cassatt, SC $40,537

Cayce, SC $41,397

Chapin, SC $41,215

Chappells, SC $40,664

Cope, SC $40,578

Cordova, SC $40,685

Dalzell, SC $40,007

Davis Station, SC $39,997

Denmark, SC $40,547

Eastover, SC $40,877

Elgin, SC $41,191

Elliott, SC $39,971

Elloree, SC $40,389

Eutawville, SC $40,619

Gable, SC $39,655

Gadsden, SC $40,880

Gaston, SC $41,302

Gilbert, SC $41,161

Great Falls, SC $41,920

Greeleyville, SC $40,105

Heath Springs, SC $41,634

Holly Hill, SC $40,558

Hopkins, SC $41,273

Horatio, SC $40,533

Irmo, SC $41,305

Jenkinsville, SC $41,284

Kershaw, SC $40,879

Lamar, SC $40,144

Leesville, SC $41,087

Lexington, SC $41,342

Liberty Hill, SC $41,348

Little Mountain, SC $41,188

Lugoff, SC $41,003

Lydia, SC $40,192

Lynchburg, SC $39,858

Ehrhardt, SC $40,199

Lodge, SC $40,208

Mc Bee, SC $40,595

Manning, SC $39,863

Mayesville, SC $39,677

Monetta, SC $40,932

Neeses, SC $40,871

Newberry, SC $40,918

New Zion, SC $39,796

North, SC $40,960

Norway, SC $40,644

Olanta, SC $40,055

Orangeburg, SC $40,580

Peak, SC $41,256

Pelion, SC $41,136

Pinewood, SC $39,981

New Ellenton, SC $41,280

Allendale, SC $40,515

Barnwell, SC $40,720

Hilda, SC $40,591

Bath, SC $41,477

Blackville, SC $40,598

Bradley, SC $40,741

Clarks Hill, SC $41,332

Clearwater, SC $41,477

Edgefield, SC $41,141

Elko, SC $40,804

Fairfax, SC $40,382

Gloverville, SC $41,447

Graniteville, SC $41,427

Jackson, SC $41,416

Johnston, SC $41,056

Langley, SC $41,467

Mc Cormick, SC $40,838

Martin, SC $40,593

Modoc, SC $41,178

Montmorenci, SC $41,199

Mount Carmel, SC $40,556

North Augusta, SC $41,477

Beech Island, SC $41,477

Olar, SC $40,424

Parksville, SC $41,105

Plum Branch, SC $41,061

Sycamore, SC $40,410

Trenton, SC $41,255

Troy, SC $40,948

Ulmer, SC $40,402

Vaucluse, SC $41,397

Warrenville, SC $41,439

Williston, SC $40,914

Windsor, SC $41,039

Beaufort, SC $41,096

Ladys Island, SC $40,954

Okatie, SC $41,311

Bluffton, SC $41,488

Brunson, SC $40,264

Coosawhatchie, SC $40,996

Crocketville, SC $40,377

Dale, SC $40,854

Daufuskie Island, SC $41,524

Early Branch, SC $40,622

Estill, SC $40,598

Saint Helena Island, SC $41,038

Furman, SC $40,707

Garnett, SC $40,898

Gifford, SC $40,453

Hampton, SC $40,437

Hilton Head Island, SC $41,331

Hardeeville, SC $41,582

Islandton, SC $40,281

Lobeco, SC $40,880

Luray, SC $40,301

Miley, SC $40,235

Pineland, SC $40,926

Port Royal, SC $41,142

Ridgeland, SC $41,165

Scotia, SC $40,713

Seabrook, SC $40,839

Sheldon, SC $41,038

Tillman, SC $41,121

Varnville, SC $40,532

Yemassee, SC $40,666

Clemson, SC $41,165

Cleveland, SC $41,235

Conestee, SC $41,479

Donalds, SC $41,132

Inman, SC $41,746

Joanna, SC $41,044

Jonesville, SC $41,763

Kinards, SC $40,759

Landrum, SC $41,306

Laurens, SC $41,178

Lockhart, SC $41,775

Lyman, SC $41,609

Mayo, SC $41,780

Moore, SC $41,840

Mountville, SC $40,879

Pacolet, SC $41,788

Pacolet Mills, SC $41,797

Pauline, SC $41,760

Reidville, SC $41,719

Roebuck, SC $41,825

Startex, SC $41,821

Una, SC $41,845

Union, SC $41,611

Waterloo, SC $40,970

Wellford, SC $41,809

White Stone, SC $41,852

Woodruff, SC $41,673

Charleston, SC $42,562

Charleston Afb, SC $42,562

North Charleston, SC $42,562

Hanahan, SC $42,562

Adams Run, SC $41,909

Awendaw, SC $42,183

Bethera, SC $41,727

Bonneau, SC $41,298

Branchville, SC $40,390

Canadys, SC $40,829

Cordesville, SC $41,960

Cottageville, SC $41,617

Cross, SC $40,818

Dorchester, SC $41,202

Edisto Island, SC $41,785

Due West, SC $40,963

Easley, SC $41,416

Fair Play, SC $40,858

Fountain Inn, SC $41,376

Gray Court, SC $41,306

Greenwood, SC $40,828

Greer, SC $41,461

Hodges, SC $40,949

Honea Path, SC $41,216

Iva, SC $40,827

La France, SC $41,201

Liberty, SC $41,307

Long Creek, SC $40,612

Lowndesville, SC $40,843

Marietta, SC $41,305

Mauldin, SC $41,462

Mountain Rest, SC $40,711

Newry, SC $41,093

Ninety Six, SC $40,775

Norris, SC $41,245

Pelzer, SC $41,365

Pendleton, SC $41,221

Pickens, SC $41,265

Seneca, SC $41,083

Piedmont, SC $41,431

Richland, SC $40,960

Salem, SC $41,000

Sandy Springs, SC $41,167

Simpsonville, SC $41,398

Six Mile, SC $41,161

Slater, SC $41,362

Starr, SC $41,007

Sunset, SC $41,127

Tamassee, SC $40,817

Taylors, SC $41,427

Tigerville, SC $41,353

Townville, SC $41,030

Travelers Rest, SC $41,355

Walhalla, SC $40,905

Ware Shoals, SC $41,194

Westminster, SC $40,787

West Union, SC $41,013

Williamston, SC $41,315

Blacksburg, SC $42,287

Bowling Green, SC $42,882

Catawba, SC $42,922

Chester, SC $42,318

Fort Mill, SC $42,903

Chesterfield, SC $40,633

Clover, SC $42,905

Edgemoor, SC $42,910

Fort Lawn, SC $42,523

Hickory Grove, SC $42,005

Jefferson, SC $40,782

Lancaster, SC $42,324

Lando, SC $42,843

Mc Connells, SC $42,702

Mount Croghan, SC $40,840

Pageland, SC $41,558

Richburg, SC $42,492

Rock Hill, SC $43,194

Ruby, SC $40,749

Sharon, SC $42,161

Smyrna, SC $42,217

Van Wyck, SC $42,869

York, SC $42,803

Aiken, SC $41,245

Folly Beach, SC $42,562

Walterboro, SC $40,872

Williams, SC $40,418

Florence, SC $40,312

Andrews, SC $40,387

Aynor, SC $40,276

Bennettsville, SC $40,177

Blenheim, SC $40,227

Cades, SC $39,960

Centenary, SC $40,142

Cheraw, SC $40,602

Clio, SC $40,166

Conway, SC $40,274

Coward, SC $40,229

Darlington, SC $40,303

Dillon, SC $40,171

Effingham, SC $40,293

Fork, SC $40,160

Galivants Ferry, SC $40,268

Green Sea, SC $40,214

Gresham, SC $40,182

Hamer, SC $40,232

Hartsville, SC $40,323

Hemingway, SC $40,241

Johnsonville, SC $40,090

Kingstree, SC $40,270

Lake City, SC $40,055

Lake View, SC $40,236

Lane, SC $40,351

Latta, SC $40,225

Little River, SC $40,490

Little Rock, SC $40,204

Longs, SC $40,371

Loris, SC $40,257

Mc Coll, SC $40,341

Marion, SC $40,195

Myrtle Beach, SC $40,379

Minturn, SC $40,174

Mullins, SC $40,172

Murrells Inlet, SC $40,282

Nesmith, SC $40,220

Nichols, SC $40,202

North Myrtle Beach, SC $40,481

Pamplico, SC $40,188

Patrick, SC $40,578

Pawleys Island, SC $40,214

Rains, SC $40,183

Salters, SC $40,356

Scranton, SC $40,159

Sellers, SC $40,214

Society Hill, SC $40,198

Tatum, SC $40,329

Wallace, SC $40,462

Greenville, SC $41,477

Abbeville, SC $40,799

Anderson, SC $41,190

Belton, SC $41,248

Calhoun Falls, SC $40,641

Central, SC $41,203

Georgetown, SC $40,350

Goose Creek, SC $42,454

Green Pond, SC $41,307

Grover, SC $40,802

Harleyville, SC $40,709

Hollywood, SC $42,123

Huger, SC $42,053

Isle Of Palms, SC $42,554

Jacksonboro, SC $41,589

Jamestown, SC $41,450

Johns Island, SC $42,562

Ladson, SC $42,350

Mc Clellanville, SC $41,481

Moncks Corner, SC $41,749

Mount Pleasant, SC $42,562

Pineville, SC $40,477

Pinopolis, SC $41,280

Ravenel, SC $42,387

Reevesville, SC $40,503

Ridgeville, SC $41,790

Round O, SC $41,445

Ruffin, SC $40,484

Russellville, SC $40,626

Saint George, SC $40,742

Saint Stephen, SC $40,633

Smoaks, SC $40,390

Sullivans Island, SC $42,562

Summerville, SC $42,026

Wadmalaw Island, SC $42,318

Pomaria, SC $41,241

Gramling, SC $41,581

Prosperity, SC $41,109

Rembert, SC $40,355

Ridge Spring, SC $41,024

Ridgeway, SC $41,244

Rion, SC $41,307

Rowesville, SC $40,498

Saint Matthews, SC $40,747

Salley, SC $40,911

Saluda, SC $40,776

Santee, SC $40,546

Sardinia, SC $39,813

Silverstreet, SC $40,713

Springfield, SC $40,805

State Park, SC $41,396

Summerton, SC $40,192

Sumter, SC $39,631

Shaw A F B, SC $39,914

Swansea, SC $41,172

Timmonsville, SC $40,256

Turbeville, SC $39,830

Vance, SC $40,572

Wagener, SC $40,921

Ward, SC $40,930

Wedgefield, SC $40,102

West Columbia, SC $41,397

Westville, SC $40,875

White Rock, SC $41,261

Whitmire, SC $40,943

Winnsboro, SC $41,409

Columbia, SC $41,397

Assistant Toddler Teacher Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Toddler Teacher roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Toddler Teacher positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Toddler Teacher as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Toddler Teacher

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$62,996	$30.0	50%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$50,397	$24.0	20%

Assistant Toddler Teacher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Toddler Teacher's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$37,504

Average $41,997/year

$46,410

$3,125

Average $3,500/month

$3,867

$721

Average $808/week

$892

$18

Average $20/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,410	$3,867	$892	$22
Average	$41,997	$3,500	$808	$20
25th Percentile	$37,504	$3,125	$721	$18

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