Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Dalton, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dalton, GA

Median annual salary $60,890 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,150
90th percentile $80,200
Employed locally 50
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,150
    25th
    $51,740
    50th (median)
    $60,890
    75th
    $79,370
    90th
    $80,200

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 93% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 7% 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 Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,210
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,270
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,280
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $76,420
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Dalton, GA is 0.9% 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 Dalton?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $47,150 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,740.