Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $62,410 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,510
90th percentile $78,960
Employed locally 100
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,510
    25th
    $53,950
    50th (median)
    $62,410
    75th
    $62,410
    90th
    $78,960

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 74% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 26% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $108,640
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $91,830
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $91,200
    Rhode Island $86,390
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $82,180
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $81,450

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $40,130
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,410
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,590
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,500
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $95,740
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Bismarck, ND is 1.6% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $52,510 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,950.