Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $46,640 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,170
90th percentile $58,290
Employed locally 30
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,170
    25th
    $45,600
    50th (median)
    $46,640
    75th
    $47,090
    90th
    $58,290

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 77% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 23% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $62,750
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $56,700
    Flagstaff, AZ $52,640
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $50,310
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $46,970
    Tucson, AZ $45,500

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $47,950
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,850
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $47,670
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,160
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,630
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $47,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Yuma, AZ is 24.1% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $42,170 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,600.