Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Joplin, MO-KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Joplin, MO-KS

Median annual salary $50,820 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $41,170
90th percentile $84,630
Employed locally 70
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,170
    25th
    $45,740
    50th (median)
    $50,820
    75th
    $61,860
    90th
    $84,630

    Joplin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 84% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 16% 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
    Modesto, CA $115,930
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $83,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,860
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $76,460
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $72,790
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $70,960

    Related occupations in Joplin, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$48,130
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,360
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,530
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,600
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$31,660
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$176,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Joplin, MO-KS is 17.3% 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 Joplin?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $41,170 per year in Joplin, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,740.