Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $64,640 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $28,600
90th percentile $98,130
Employed locally 70
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,600
    25th
    $44,930
    50th (median)
    $64,640
    75th
    $76,330
    90th
    $98,130

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 118% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 18% 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
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $64,940
    Hinesville, GA $64,550
    Warner Robins, GA $63,830

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,400
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,440
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,780
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,390
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $51,700
    Special Education Teachers, All Other $78,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Valdosta, GA is 5.2% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $28,600 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,930.