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 *

Area	Low	Median	High
U S	$49,831.00	$63,092.00	$79,647.00
Minnesota	$50,142.00	$63,568.00	$80,932.00
Central Minnesota	$49,953.00	$62,892.00	$80,049.00
Northeast Minnesota	$48,981.00	$62,184.00	$77,076.00
Northwest Minnesota	$49,243.00	$50,017.00	$62,652.00
Southeast Minnesota	$49,858.00	$63,084.00	$78,189.00
Southwest Minnesota	$49,703.00	$62,209.00	$74,097.00
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	$50,260.00	$64,021.00	$81,229.00

* "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.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 2,980 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

No data available.

 

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.

 

Employment Outlook for Kindergarten Teachers

Area	Employment		Employment Change
	2020	2030	Number	Percent
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%

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