SOC 25-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education — Hinesville
Hinesville, GA · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Hinesville, GA comes to $69,720 a year, ahead of the national median of $62,680 by 11.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Hinesville, GA comes to $69,720 a year, ahead of the national median of $62,680 by 11.2%. Pay ranges from under $52,680 at the tenth percentile to more than $74,960 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $52,680 to $72,920.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.30 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Atlanta records the highest median at $75,690. Of the 122 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 29th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,680 | −16.0% |
| 25th | $52,680 | −16.0% |
| Median (50th) | $69,720 | +11.2% |
| 75th | $72,920 | +16.3% |
| 90th | $74,960 | +19.6% |
| Mean | $64,550 | +3.0% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | $75,690 | 2,650 | |
| 2 | Warner Robins | $72,930 | 90 | |
| 3 | Macon | $68,610 | 140 | |
| 4 | Valdosta | $64,020 | 80 | |
| 5 | Savannah | $63,190 | 220 | |
| 6 | Gainesville | $63,020 | 60 | |
| 7 | Augusta | $62,350 | 260 | |
| 8 | Columbus | $62,180 | 90 | |
| 9 | Dalton | $62,100 | 40 | |
| 10 | Rome | $61,110 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hinesville run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $69,720 goes as far as $72,399 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$69,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$72,399US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $69,720 a year, 11.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $52,680 to $74,960 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $75,690.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Hinesville, GA?
The median annual wage is $69,720, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $62,680, so pay in Hinesville, GA is 11.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Hinesville, GA earns more than $74,960 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $52,680 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Atlanta, at $75,690 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Hinesville, GA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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