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Kindergarten Teachers

Teach reading, math, personal hygiene, music, art, and other subjects to kindergarten students.

Quick Facts

Wages:

Above the statewide median
$64,176 / year    Read more about wages

Outlook:

Above statewide average
Growth rate:  8.1%    Read more about outlook

Education:

Bachelor's degree is typically required.

On the Job:

Typical Work Tasks
  • Develop instructional objectives.
  • Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
  • Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.
  • Plan educational activities.
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Job Title Examples:

Headstart Teacher
Toddler Teacher
Kindergarten Teacher

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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: $64,176
Statewide median: $50,436.96

 

This career pays above the statewide median wage.


Wages for Kindergarten Teachers *

Area Low Median High
U S
$50416 $62815 $80167
Minnesota
$51195 $64175 $80302
Central Minnesota
$51857 $63779 $81478
Northeast Minnesota
$48971 $65762 $78320
Northwest Minnesota
$49862 $59645 $65189
Southeast Minnesota
$51005 $63604 $75905
Southwest Minnesota
$51055 $62709 $76147
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
$51308 $65471 $84558

* "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 2830 workers employed in this small career.

Where do Kindergarten Teachers most often work?

 

Current Demand

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