Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $50,370 -18% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,030
90th percentile $62,330
Employed locally 30
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,030
    25th
    $47,030
    50th (median)
    $50,370
    75th
    $58,820
    90th
    $62,330

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 66% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 34% 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 Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,200
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $55,630
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,960
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,950
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $38,980
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $58,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Dubuque, IA is 18% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $40,030 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,030.