Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for kindergarten teachers, except special education is $62,680 a year. About 108,870 people work in this job there.
Pay range for kindergarten teachers, except special education in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $46,990 |
| 25% of workers | $52,180 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62,680 |
| 75% of workers | $79,910 |
| 90% of workers | $101,830 |
Best-paying states for kindergarten teachers, except special education
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $99,960 | 5,270 |
| Connecticut | $90,030 | 1,420 |
| Rhode Island | $85,470 | 360 |
| Massachusetts | $84,100 | 1,980 |
| California | $82,550 | 7,430 |
| District of Columbia | $81,500 | 180 |
| New York | $77,630 | 6,950 |
| Maryland | $75,910 | 1,560 |
| Minnesota | $75,500 | 2,840 |
| New Mexico | $74,380 | 950 |
Pay by state
- Arizona · $52,830
- Arkansas · $52,060
- California · $82,550
- Colorado · $62,870
- Connecticut · $90,030
- Florida · $58,100
- Georgia · $65,680
- Illinois · $64,020
- Indiana · $58,250
- Iowa · $58,420
- Kansas · $56,670
- Kentucky · $60,280
- Louisiana · $53,130
- Maine · $52,660
- Maryland · $75,910
- Massachusetts · $84,100
- Michigan · $63,300
- Minnesota · $75,500
- Mississippi · $48,880
- Missouri · $56,590
- Nebraska · $62,200
- Nevada · $64,930
- New Hampshire · $60,240
- New Jersey · $74,210
- New Mexico · $74,380
- New York · $77,630
- North Carolina · $53,180
- North Dakota · $59,420
- Ohio · $72,570
- Oklahoma · $47,860
- Oregon · $68,580
- Pennsylvania · $64,430
- South Carolina · $60,890
- South Dakota · $49,410
- Tennessee · $58,070
- Texas · $63,780
- Utah · $63,190
- Virginia · $63,920
- Washington · $99,960
- West Virginia · $58,790
- Wisconsin · $59,350
Education, experience and outlook for kindergarten teachers, except special education
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 11,900 openings a year (BLS)
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