Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $54,600 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,830
90th percentile $61,390
Employed locally 110
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,830
    25th
    $47,300
    50th (median)
    $54,600
    75th
    $60,150
    90th
    $61,390

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 85% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 15% 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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $61,570

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $54,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,490
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,130
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,260
    Instructional Coordinators $65,690
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $61,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Waco, TX is 11.1% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $44,830 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,300.