Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for kindergarten teachers, except special education is $62,680, or — per hour. About 108,870 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $99,960 in Washington to $47,590 in Montana.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 50 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $99,960 | — | 5,270 | 2.12 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $90,030 | — | 1,420 | 1.20 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $85,470 | — | 360 | 1.02 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $84,100 | — | 1,980 | 0.78 |
| 5 | California | $82,550 | — | 7,430 | 0.58 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $81,500 | — | 180 | 0.37 |
| 7 | New York | $77,630 | — | 6,950 | 1.02 |
| 8 | Maryland | $75,910 | — | 1,560 | 0.80 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $75,500 | — | 2,840 | 1.38 |
| 10 | New Mexico | $74,380 | — | 950 | 1.56 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $74,210 | — | 5,370 | 1.79 |
| 12 | Delaware | $74,030 | — | 70 | 0.21 |
| 13 | Ohio | $72,570 | — | 3,290 | 0.85 |
| 14 | Oregon | $68,580 | — | 1,330 | 0.96 |
| 15 | Georgia | $65,680 | — | 4,530 | 1.32 |
| 16 | Nevada | $64,930 | — | 1,400 | 1.29 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $64,430 | — | 2,510 | 0.59 |
| 18 | Illinois | $64,020 | — | 4,660 | 1.09 |
| 19 | Virginia | $63,920 | — | 3,740 | 1.30 |
| 20 | Texas | $63,780 | — | 3,820 | 0.39 |
| 21 | Michigan | $63,300 | — | 1,890 | 0.61 |
| 22 | Vermont | $63,280 | — | 250 | 1.16 |
| 23 | Utah | $63,190 | — | 530 | 0.44 |
| 24 | Colorado | $62,870 | — | 3,260 | 1.62 |
| 25 | Idaho | $62,240 | — | 460 | 0.77 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $62,200 | — | 1,120 | 1.57 |
| 27 | Wyoming | $60,990 | — | 360 | 1.86 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $60,890 | — | 1,540 | 0.96 |
| 29 | Kentucky | $60,280 | — | 2,450 | 1.75 |
| 30 | New Hampshire | $60,240 | — | 520 | 1.09 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $59,420 | — | 600 | 1.99 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $59,350 | — | 1,510 | 0.73 |
| 33 | West Virginia | $58,790 | — | 730 | 1.48 |
| 34 | Iowa | $58,420 | — | 1,160 | 1.06 |
| 35 | Indiana | $58,250 | — | 2,120 | 0.95 |
| 36 | Florida | $58,100 | — | 8,810 | 1.27 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $58,070 | — | 2,740 | 1.19 |
| 38 | Kansas | $56,670 | — | 1,300 | 1.29 |
| 39 | Missouri | $56,590 | — | 2,300 | 1.12 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $53,180 | — | 2,250 | 0.65 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $53,160 | — | 90 | 0.21 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $53,130 | — | 3,730 | 2.76 |
| 43 | Arizona | $52,830 | — | 3,020 | 1.33 |
| 44 | Maine | $52,660 | — | 570 | 1.28 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $52,060 | — | 1,490 | 1.63 |
| 46 | Alabama | $50,900 | — | 310 | 0.21 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $49,410 | — | 610 | 1.90 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $48,880 | — | 1,350 | 1.66 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $47,860 | — | 1,690 | 1.41 |
| 50 | Montana | $47,590 | — | 400 | 1.11 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do kindergarten teachers, except special education make?
The median annual wage for kindergarten teachers, except special education in the United States is $62,680, or — per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $46,990, and the top 10% earn $101,830.
How many kindergarten teachers, except special education are employed in the U.S.?
About 108,870 people work as kindergarten teachers, except special education nationwide.
Which state pays kindergarten teachers, except special education the most?
Washington pays the most at a median of $99,960, followed by Connecticut ($90,030) and Rhode Island ($85,470).
Which state pays kindergarten teachers, except special education the least?
Montana has the lowest median at $47,590.
Where are kindergarten teachers, except special education jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is Louisiana at 2.76×.