Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $62,750 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,940
90th percentile $81,750
Employed locally 60
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,940
    25th
    $46,180
    50th (median)
    $62,750
    75th
    $78,680
    90th
    $81,750

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 89% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 11% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,050
    Bloomington, IL $77,710
    Traverse City, MI $75,870
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $73,850
    Minnesota $65,970
    Farmington, NM $64,540

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,340
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,560
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $70,000
    Tutors $37,970
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,620
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 2.1% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $40,940 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,180.