Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $57,060 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,770
90th percentile $63,000
Employed locally 40
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,770
    25th
    $46,260
    50th (median)
    $57,060
    75th
    $61,170
    90th
    $63,000

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 83% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 17% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $104,810
    California $84,550
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $82,200
    Visalia, CA $79,570
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $78,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $78,850

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,380
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,280
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,040
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $39,460
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,140
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Waterloo, IA is 7.1% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $38,770 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,260.