Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

Occupation

$61,430
National Median Salary
—
Median Hourly Wage
114,410
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$45,750
$50,290
$61,430
$77,720
$99,360

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+21.4%
10 Year Change
$50,600
2014 Median
$61,430
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

Industry Annual Median Employment
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) $61,360 —
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) $61,360 —
Elementary and Secondary Schools $49,870 14,560
Educational Services $49,860 14,620
Civic and Social Organizations $43,190 90

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Top Paying States for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

State Annual Median Employment
Rhode Island $86,390 320
California $84,550 6,520
Washington $84,500 4,670
Connecticut $83,920 1,390
Massachusetts $82,440 2,010

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Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) Elementary and Secondary Schools Educational Services Civic and Social Organizations Individual and Family Services Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations Religious Organizations Social Assistance Child Care Services Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools