Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Teach academic and social skills to kindergarten students.
Median pay: $62,680/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: -1.6% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 12,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
• Prepare children for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
• Demonstrate activities to children.
• Read books to entire classes or to small groups.
• Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests.
• Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
What's the median pay for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education?
The median pay for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education is $62,680 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education?
Employment for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education is projected to change -1.6% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education?
About 12,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.