Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $61,670 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,100
90th percentile $79,240
Employed locally 100
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,100
    25th
    $46,070
    50th (median)
    $61,670
    75th
    $73,860
    90th
    $79,240

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 80% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 20% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $104,810
    California $84,550
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $82,200
    Visalia, CA $79,570
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $78,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,850

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,230
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,760
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,800
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,020
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 0.4% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $40,100 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,070.