Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $57,360 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,210
90th percentile $80,300
Employed locally 40
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,210
    25th
    $51,170
    50th (median)
    $57,360
    75th
    $61,390
    90th
    $80,300

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 86% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $115,930
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $108,640
    Merced, CA $106,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $104,810
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $102,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,030

    Nearby metros — Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Odessa, TX $64,900
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $64,330
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $64,280
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $63,130
    El Paso, TX $62,470
    Killeen-Temple, TX $61,570

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,710
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,120
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,200
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,730
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $61,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Amarillo, TX is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Amarillo, TX is 6.6% below the national median of $61,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Amarillo?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $49,210 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,170.