Career Profile

Kindergarten Teacher, Except Special Education

Education Bachelor's
This is the typical education required for this occupation.
Earnings $58,200
This is the median salary for this occupation.

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.

Kindergarten Teacher, Except Special Education

Occupational Outlook

For the Rural Capital Area

43

Job Opportunities

Over the next five years, an average of 43 openings per year are projected for Kindergarten Teacher, Except Special Education.

+10.7%

Employment Change

Employment for Kindergarten Teacher, Except Special Education is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 10.7% between 2025 and 2030.

$27.99

Earnings Potential

The typical worker in this occupation is paid $27.99/hour. Entry level workers are paid $22.16, while experienced workers are paid $28.92. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations.

Local Employment Opportunities

There are 312 Kindergarten Teacher, Except Special Education in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 345.

Top Employing Industries, Locally

The top industries employing Kindergarten Teacher, Except Special Education are Elementary and Secondary Schools, Child Care Services, and Religious Organizations.

Knowledge Areas

The top most significant knowledge categories for Kindergarten Teacher, Except Special Education include Education and Training, Psychology, and Mathematics.

Educational Attainment Patterns

The most common level of education for Kindergarten Teacher, Except Special Education is Bachelor's. 67% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.