Kindergarten Teacher Salary
The average salary for a kindergarten teacher in the United States is approximately $62,690 per year. Salaries typically range from $42,380 to $117,470 annually.
| Earnings Percentile | Hourly Wage | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $48.26 | $100,390 |
| 75th Percentile | $37.95 | $78,950 |
| 50th Percentile | $30.13 | $62,690 |
| 25th Percentile | $24.49 | $50,970 |
| 10th Percentile | $21.94 | $45,650 |
Kindergarten Teacher Salary by State
Salaries for kindergarten teachers can vary significantly by state. Below are average salaries by state:
| State | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $95,160 |
| Massachusetts | $79,120 |
| Connecticut | $78,270 |
| Oregon | $78,220 |
| New York | $77,810 |
| Washington | $77,640 |
| Rhode Island | $76,880 |
| Alaska | $63,670 |
| New Jersey | $63,270 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,820 |
| District of Columbia | $61,730 |
| Georgia | $61,600 |
| Maryland | $61,480 |
| Minnesota | $61,360 |
| New Hampshire | $61,350 |
| Illinois | $61,220 |
| Nebraska | $61,220 |
| Texas | $60,900 |
| Virginia | $60,830 |
| Michigan | $60,690 |
| Ohio | $60,670 |
| Florida | $60,590 |
| Wyoming | $60,410 |
| Vermont | $60,130 |
| Delaware | $59,370 |
| Kentucky | $59,260 |
| Colorado | $58,820 |
| Wisconsin | $57,360 |
| Kansas | $56,410 |
| Nevada | $50,540 |
| New Mexico | $49,770 |
| Utah | $49,070 |
| Maine | $48,770 |
| North Dakota | $48,650 |
| South Carolina | $48,650 |
| Iowa | $48,490 |
| Oklahoma | $48,450 |
| Tennessee | $48,450 |
| West Virginia | $48,270 |
| Arkansas | $48,210 |
| Indiana | $48,210 |
| Missouri | $48,210 |
| Idaho | $48,170 |
| North Carolina | $48,060 |
| Guam | $48,010 |
| Arizona | $47,960 |
| Mississippi | $47,960 |
| South Dakota | $47,960 |
| Alabama | $47,920 |
| Hawaii | $47,810 |
| Louisiana | $46,640 |
| Montana | $45,120 |
| Puerto Rico | $22,270 |
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