Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Macon, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Macon-Bibb County, GA

Median annual salary $64,940 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,070
90th percentile $87,920
Employed locally 160
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,070
    25th
    $49,840
    50th (median)
    $64,940
    75th
    $66,070
    90th
    $87,920

    Macon economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,127 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 112% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 12% above 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $76,510
    Gainesville, FL $74,040
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $70,830
    Valdosta, GA $64,640
    Hinesville, GA $64,550
    Warner Robins, GA $63,830

    Related occupations in Macon, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,560
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,000
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,430
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,650
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,530
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $18,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Macon, GA is 5.7% 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 Macon?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $48,070 per year in Macon, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,840.