Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $59,850 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,680
90th percentile $79,370
Employed locally 40
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,680
    25th
    $48,890
    50th (median)
    $59,850
    75th
    $79,370
    90th
    $79,370

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 94% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 6% 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
    Kingston, NY $90,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $81,620
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $79,920
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $76,510
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $75,300
    Utica-Rome, NY $74,830

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,910
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,680
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,640
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,560
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $60,690
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $74,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Elmira, NY is 2.6% 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $42,680 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,890.