Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $63,770 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,030
90th percentile $79,910
Employed locally 260
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,030
    25th
    $52,070
    50th (median)
    $63,770
    75th
    $79,750
    90th
    $79,910

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 96% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 4% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $76,510
    Gainesville, FL $74,040
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $70,830
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $64,940
    Valdosta, GA $64,640
    Hinesville, GA $64,550

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,660
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$23,020
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,320
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,040
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$29,310
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$80,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 3.8% above 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $46,030 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,070.