Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Occupation
$61,430
National Median Salary
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Median Hourly Wage
114,410
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
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 |
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
