Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $75,360 +22.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,390
90th percentile $79,360
Employed locally 100
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,390
    25th
    $57,600
    50th (median)
    $75,360
    75th
    $78,380
    90th
    $79,360

    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

    Related occupations in Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,910
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$75,010
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,820
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,860
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75,630
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 22.7% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $46,390 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,600.