Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$61,430
↑ 24.1% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 24.1% since 2011 ($49,520 → $61,430)
🏆Peak year: 2023 at $62,690
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.8%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -16%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,430 | -2.0% |
| 2023 | $62,690 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | $60,490 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | $60,900 | +5.3% |
| 2020 | $57,860 | +1.8% |
| 2019 | $56,850 | +2.5% |
| 2018 | $55,470 | +2.3% |
| 2017 | $54,230 | +3.1% |
| 2016 | $52,620 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | $51,640 | +2.1% |
| 2014 | $50,600 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | $50,230 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | $50,120 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | $49,520 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.