Kindergarten Teachers
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Kindergarten Teachers *
U S |
$50,416.00 | $62,815.00 | $80,167.00 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$51,195.00 | $64,175.00 | $80,302.00 |
Central Minnesota |
$51,857.00 | $63,779.00 | $81,478.00 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$48,971.00 | $65,762.00 | $78,320.00 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$49,862.00 | $59,645.00 | $65,189.00 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$51,005.00 | $63,604.00 | $75,905.00 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$51,055.00 | $62,709.00 | $76,147.00 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$51,308.00 | $65,471.00 | $84,558.00 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 2,830 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Kindergarten Teachers most often work?
- Educational Services
- Social Assistance
- Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Current Demand
This career is currently in high demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 3,610 new Kindergarten Teachers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 121,300 | 131,100 | 9,800 | 8.1% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 3,306 | 3,524 | 218 | 6.6% |
| Central Minnesota | 393 | 418 | 25 | 6.4% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 162 | 172 | 10 | 6.2% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 346 | 368 | 22 | 6.4% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 289 | 306 | 17 | 5.9% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 236 | 251 | 15 | 6.4% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 1,893 | 2,027 | 134 | 7.1% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.