Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $52,530 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,530
90th percentile $61,080
Employed locally 170
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,530
    25th
    $52,530
    50th (median)
    $52,530
    75th
    $61,080
    90th
    $61,080

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 66% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 34% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $91,830
    Walla Walla, WA $86,460
    Rhode Island $86,390
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $82,200
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $82,180
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $82,000

    Related occupations in Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $55,650
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,420
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,150
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,100
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $31,680
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Slidell, LA is 14.5% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $52,530 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,530.