What are the main factors that influence a Teacher Kindergarten's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Teacher Kindergarten?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Teacher Kindergarten roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Teacher Kindergarten's salary?

A Teacher Kindergarten's salary grows with experience: starting around $52,235 for beginners, reaching about $55,495 at mid-level, and approach $58,605 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Teacher Kindergarten?

Teacher Kindergarten salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Teacher Kindergarten roles are District of Columbia $60,107, California $59,879, Massachusetts $59,081. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Teacher Kindergarten roles make?

Salaries for Teacher Kindergarten level roles vary by specialization: Kindergarten Classroom Teacher: $54,300; Transitional Kindergarten Teacher: $51,933; Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher: $48,753; Kindergarten: $48,074; Kindergarten Lead Teacher: $46,702.

Teacher Kindergarten Salary in Delaware

How much does a Teacher Kindergarten make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Teacher Kindergarten in Delaware is $54,976 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, a Teacher Kindergarten's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,247
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,628 to $61,923
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,027

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Teacher Kindergarten Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,923	$5,160	$1,191	$30
Average	$54,976	$4,581	$1,057	$26
25th Percentile	$46,628	$3,886	$897	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Teacher Kindergarten Salaries

A Teacher Kindergarten's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Teacher Kindergarten Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Teacher Kindergarten's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $52,235
Early Career (1-2 years): $52,484
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,495
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $58,398
Expert (over 8 years): $58,605

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Teacher Kindergarten	$52,235
Intermediate Level Teacher Kindergarten	$52,484
Senior Level Teacher Kindergarten	$55,495
Specialist Level Teacher Kindergarten	$58,398
Expert Level Teacher Kindergarten	$58,605

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How Do Teacher Kindergarten Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Teacher Kindergartens. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $60,107.
California: $59,879.
Massachusetts: $59,081.

District of Columbia $60,107 California $59,879 Massachusetts $59,081 Washington $58,863 New Jersey $58,842 Alaska $58,766 Connecticut $58,017 New York $57,713

Hawaii $56,741 Rhode Island $56,285 Maryland $55,975 Minnesota $55,552 Colorado $55,389 Illinois $55,335 Oregon $55,128 Delaware $54,976

New Hampshire $54,881 Virginia $54,667 Pennsylvania $54,043 Nevada $53,728 North Dakota $53,625 Michigan $53,462 Wisconsin $53,402 Vermont $53,283

Texas $52,952 Maine $52,930 Arizona $52,897 Ohio $52,859 Georgia $52,360 Indiana $52,110 Wyoming $52,061 Utah $51,985

Iowa $51,953 Kansas $51,692 Louisiana $51,616 North Carolina $51,589 Missouri $51,578 Florida $51,366 Montana $51,252 Nebraska $51,144

Kentucky $51,084 South Carolina $50,867 Tennessee $50,731 Idaho $50,677 New Mexico $50,281 Oklahoma $50,194 Alabama $49,873 South Dakota $49,336

Arkansas $49,043 West Virginia $48,885 Mississippi $48,413

Top Paying Cities for Teacher Kindergartens

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $54,729
Little Creek: $55,130
Magnolia: $55,050

Lincoln, DE $54,729 Little Creek, DE $55,130 Magnolia, DE $55,050 Milford, DE $54,868 Marydel, DE $54,958 Millsboro, DE $54,499 Millville, DE $54,583 Milton, DE $54,678

Nassau, DE $54,717 Ocean View, DE $54,574 Rehoboth Beach, DE $54,679 Seaford, DE $54,710 Selbyville, DE $54,484 Smyrna, DE $55,168 Viola, DE $54,913 Woodside, DE $55,061

Bear, DE $54,934 Newark, DE $54,913 Claymont, DE $55,026 Delaware City, DE $54,968 Hockessin, DE $54,909 Kirkwood, DE $54,958 Middletown, DE $54,979 Montchanin, DE $54,921

New Castle, DE $54,929 Odessa, DE $55,006 Port Penn, DE $55,043 Rockland, DE $54,927 Saint Georges, DE $54,962 Townsend, DE $55,046 Winterthur, DE $54,933 Lewes, DE $54,699

Wilmington, DE $54,911 Dover, DE $55,130 Dover Afb, DE $54,839 Bethany Beach, DE $54,517 Bethel, DE $54,573 Bridgeville, DE $54,702 Camden Wyoming, DE $54,974 Cheswold, DE $55,112

Clayton, DE $55,113 Dagsboro, DE $54,479 Delmar, DE $54,391 Ellendale, DE $54,556 Felton, DE $54,864 Fenwick Island, DE $54,491 Frankford, DE $54,396 Frederica, DE $54,918

Georgetown, DE $54,458 Greenwood, DE $54,710 Harbeson, DE $54,516 Harrington, DE $54,794 Hartly, DE $54,965 Houston, DE $54,716 Kenton, DE $55,116 Laurel, DE $54,425

Yorklyn, DE $54,925

Teacher Kindergarten Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Teacher Kindergarten salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $58,389. While startup companies pay approximate $49,731.

Teacher Kindergarten Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$49,731
Growth Stage	51~500	$52,503
Established	501~5000	$56,483
Enterprise	5000+	$58,389

Teacher Kindergarten Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Teacher Kindergarten roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Teacher Kindergarten positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Teacher Kindergarten as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Teacher Kindergarten

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$65,972	$32.0	20%

Teacher Kindergarten Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Teacher Kindergarten's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$46,628

Average $54,976/year

$61,923

$3,886

Average $4,581/month

$5,160

$897

Average $1,057/week

$1,191

$22

Average $26/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,923	$5,160	$1,191	$30
Average	$54,976	$4,581	$1,057	$26
25th Percentile	$46,628	$3,886	$897	$22

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