Career Profile Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $60,500 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Kindergarten Teachers teach academic and social skills to kindergarten students. General Information Teach academic and social skills to kindergarten students. Excludes Special Education Teachers (25-2050) and Substitute Teachers, Short-Term (25-3031). Training Funds Available This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state. Please contact us for more details. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 81 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 81 openings per year are projected for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education. +10.7% Employment Change Employment for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 10.7% between 2023 and 2028. $29.08 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $29.08/hour. Entry level workers are paid $23.58, while experienced workers are paid $32.65. The median wage is above average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 579 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 641. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education are Elementary and Secondary Schools, Child Care Services, and Religious Organizations. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education include Education and Training, English Language, and Psychology. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education is Bachelor's. 100% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
