Occupation ยท SOC 25-2012
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of kindergarten teachers, except special education can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 114,410 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $61,430.
US employment
114,410
Median annual wage
$61,430
Mean annual wage
$67,020
Median hourly wage
Not available
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- Rhode Island$86,390
- California$84,550
- Washington$84,500
- Connecticut$83,920
- Massachusetts$82,440
Top 5 after cost of living
- Rhode Island$84,460
- Connecticut$81,000
- Washington$78,960
- Massachusetts$77,950
- California$76,360
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $62,340 | $910 (+1.5%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $62,970 | $1,540 (+2.5%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $64,580 | $3,150 (+5.1%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | $62,190 | $760 (+1.2%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,090 | $10,660 (+17.4%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Instructional Coordinators | $74,720 | $13,290 (+21.6%) | 5 | Master's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. Florida9,450
- 2. Texas8,410
- 3. New York7,720
- 4. California6,520
- 5. New Jersey5,760
- 6. Georgia4,680
- 7. Washington4,670
- 8. Puerto Rico4,570
- 9. Illinois4,260
- 10. Virginia3,660
States that pay the most
- 1. Rhode Island$86,390
- 2. California$84,550
- 3. Washington$84,500
- 4. Connecticut$83,920
- 5. Massachusetts$82,440
- 6. District of Columbia$75,210
- 7. New York$75,110
- 8. Oregon$74,620
- 9. Maryland$70,960
- 10. New Mexico$69,690
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
Related occupations
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special EducationTeleworkable
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondaryn/a
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationTeleworkable
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationTeleworkable
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Termn/a
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special EducationTeleworkable
- Self-Enrichment TeachersTeleworkable
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolTeleworkable
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