Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $61,570 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,690
90th percentile $61,570
Employed locally 250
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,690
    25th
    $56,430
    50th (median)
    $61,570
    75th
    $61,570
    90th
    $61,570

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 92% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 8% 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
    Odessa, TX $64,900
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $64,330
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $64,280
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $63,130
    El Paso, TX $62,470
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $60,730

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,650
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,230
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,680
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,970
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $58,290
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $33,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Killeen, TX is 0.2% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $49,690 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,430.