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 |
$47,219.00 | $59,034.00 | $73,910.00 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$49,270.00 | $62,207.00 | $79,021.00 |
Central Minnesota |
$45,492.00 | $52,453.00 | $66,870.00 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$37,797.00 | $49,448.00 | $75,073.00 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$43,936.00 | $48,605.00 | $54,551.00 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$46,316.00 | $59,537.00 | $71,137.00 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$45,499.00 | $56,730.00 | $65,386.00 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$55,407.00 | $69,837.00 | $85,046.00 |
* "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 3,280 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 moderate demand.
Future Demand
This career is high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 3,733 new Kindergarten Teachers to meet market demand between 2018-2028. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 134,500 | 139,700 | 5,100 | 3.8% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 3,490 | 3,643 | 153 | 4.4% |
| Central Minnesota | 311 | 335 | 24 | 7.7% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 201 | 206 | 5 | 2.5% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 302 | 311 | 9 | 3% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 367 | 383 | 16 | 4.4% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 354 | 361 | 7 | 2% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 1,980 | 2,064 | 84 | 4.2% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.