SOC 25-2012 · May 2025 · United States
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education across the United States is $62,680 per year, measured over 108,870 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $99,960.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Pay for this occupation varies by 110.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $99,960 and Montana pays $47,590.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $99,960 | 5,270 | |
| 2 | Connecticut | $90,030 | 1,420 | |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $85,470 | 360 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $84,100 | 1,980 | |
| 5 | California | $82,550 | 7,430 | |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $81,500 | 180 | |
| 7 | New York | $77,630 | 6,950 | |
| 8 | Maryland | $75,910 | 1,560 | |
| 9 | Minnesota | $75,500 | 2,840 | |
| 10 | New Mexico | $74,380 | 950 |
States with the most Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 8,810 | $58,100 | |
| 2 | California | 7,430 | $82,550 | |
| 3 | New York | 6,950 | $77,630 | |
| 4 | New Jersey | 5,370 | $74,210 | |
| 5 | Washington | 5,270 | $99,960 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 4,660 | $64,020 | |
| 7 | Georgia | 4,530 | $65,680 | |
| 8 | Texas | 3,820 | $63,780 | |
| 9 | Virginia | 3,740 | $63,920 | |
| 10 | Louisiana | 3,730 | $53,130 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Centro | $111,880 | 50 |
| 2 | Sacramento | $106,000 | 740 |
| 3 | Modesto | $103,790 | 160 |
| 4 | Olympia | $103,610 | 240 |
| 5 | Santa Maria | $102,450 | 290 |
| 6 | Oxnard | $101,780 | 130 |
| 7 | Seattle | $101,580 | 2,530 |
| 8 | Walla Walla | $99,770 | 40 |
| 9 | Bridgeport | $99,660 | 440 |
| 10 | Bellingham | $98,460 | 170 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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