25-2012

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

Role Overview

Teach academic and social skills to kindergarten students. Excludes “Special Education Teachers” (25-2050) and “Substitute Teachers, Short-Term” (25-3031).

Recommended Majors

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Rhode Island	$86,390
California	$84,550
Washington	$84,500
Connecticut	$83,920
Massachusetts	$82,440
District of Columbia	$75,210
New York	$75,110
Oregon	$74,620
Maryland	$70,960
New Mexico	$69,690
New Jersey	$69,190
Minnesota	$65,970
Ohio	$65,750
Alaska	$65,320
Georgia	$63,570

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Median Annual Salary

$61,430

Projected Growth (10yr)

+-1.6%

Avg. annual openings

12.8k

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