Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $58,450 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,420
90th percentile $62,450
Employed locally 310
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,420
    25th
    $50,130
    50th (median)
    $58,450
    75th
    $62,450
    90th
    $62,450

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $108,640
    Jacksonville, FL $75,570
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $58,840
    Kansas City, MO-KS $58,810
    Clarksville, TN-KY $57,850
    Topeka, KS $51,990

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,560
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $56,370
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $32,340
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,580
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $101,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Wichita, KS is 4.9% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $48,420 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,130.