DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 1,902 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 114,410 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsView all companies hiring Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROOKLYN, NE | $57,845 | +34.3% | 10 | 4 |
| Fort Worth, TX | $49,895 | +15.9% | 31 | 1 |
| New York, NY | $47,750 | +10.9% | 50 | 21 |
| BERKELEY, CA | $46,250 | +7.4% | 15 | 5 |
| San Francisco, CA | $45,890 | +6.6% | 12 | 7 |
| Palo Alto, CA | $45,760 | +6.3% | 29 | 8 |
| Houston, TX | $45,714 | +6.1% | 20 | 10 |
| Irvine, CA | $45,540 | +5.7% | 47 | 6 |
| Huntington Beach, CA | $45,540 | +5.7% | 15 | 2 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $45,530 | +5.7% | 31 | 8 |
| San Jose, CA | $45,386 | +5.4% | 15 | 9 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $45,386 | +5.4% | 27 | 6 |
| Dayton, TX | $44,690 | +3.8% | 14 | 1 |
| Bellevue, WA | $44,455 | +3.2% | 18 | 7 |
| Chicago, IL | $43,840 | +1.8% | 16 | 10 |
| Washington, DC | $43,828 | +1.8% | 32 | 17 |
| Plano, TX | $43,680 | +1.4% | 10 | 3 |
| CHINO HILLS, CA | $43,680 | +1.4% | 13 | 4 |
| Boston, MA | $42,683 | -0.9% | 11 | 5 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $42,390 | -1.6% | 11 | 3 |
| Lomita, CA | $42,390 | -1.6% | 20 | 5 |
| Fremont, CA | $41,059 | -4.7% | 35 | 6 |
| Denver, CO | $38,100 | -11.5% | 15 | 5 |
| Miami, FL | $36,880 | -14.4% | 25 | 12 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $52,920 | -12.3% | 33 |
| Connecticut | $50,814 | -39.5% | 5 |
| Wyoming | $48,982 | -19.7% | 1 |
| New York | $48,381 | -35.6% | 97 |
| Texas | $45,760 | -27% | 121 |
| Massachusetts | $45,000 | -45.4% | 46 |
| California | $44,680 | -47.2% | 460 |
| Delaware | $44,611 | -28.6% | 1 |
| Iowa | $44,163 | -20.3% | 3 |
| Wisconsin | $44,014 | -25.6% | 10 |
| Utah | $43,855 | -27.4% | 7 |
| District of Columbia | $43,828 | -41.7% | 32 |
| Louisiana | $43,193 | -16.4% | 17 |
| Arkansas | $42,983 | -14.5% | 5 |
| New Jersey | $42,820 | -38.1% | 36 |
| Washington | $41,820 | -50.5% | 42 |
| Oregon | $41,550 | -44.3% | 12 |
| Maryland | $40,000 | -43.6% | 37 |
| Tennessee | $39,541 | -21.6% | 3 |
| Hawaii | $39,520 | -35.1% | 3 |
| Illinois | $39,150 | -37.5% | 32 |
| Colorado | $38,100 | -37.1% | 22 |
| Indiana | $37,819 | -32.4% | 7 |
| Virginia | $37,600 | -39.7% | 19 |
| Missouri | $37,079 | -34.9% | 6 |
| Florida | $37,000 | -34.9% | 43 |
| Ohio | $36,930 | -43.8% | 2 |
| Kentucky | $36,693 | -36.5% | 2 |
| Minnesota | $36,400 | -44.8% | 9 |
| Georgia | $36,400 | -42.7% | 23 |
| South Carolina | $36,000 | -38.6% | 5 |
| Maine | $35,900 | -39.6% | 1 |
| North Carolina | $35,725 | -27.2% | 14 |
| New Mexico | $35,702 | -48.8% | 21 |
| Pennsylvania | $34,961 | -42.6% | 4 |
| Michigan | $34,193 | -44.6% | 18 |
| Oklahoma | $34,005 | -28% | 10 |
| Idaho | $33,598 | -44.3% | 1 |
| Arizona | $33,530 | -35.3% | 33 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education positions, 70% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 11% required a Master's degree, and 11% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| LEPORT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE, INC. | Other | $44,295 |
| Fort Worth Independent School District | Bachelor's | $49,947 |
| Guidepost A LLC | None | $49,607 |
| APPLESEED MONTESSORI SCHOOL | Not specified | $45,370 |
| Dayton Independent School District | Bachelor's | $44,690 |
| MONTESSORI WEST, INC. | Bachelor's | $46,250 |
| New York City Department of Education | Not specified | $48,445 |
| KOGUMA YOUCHIEN, INC. | Bachelor's | $43,056 |
| PACIFIC RIM INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL | None | $50,010 |
| Avenues New York LLC | Not specified | $47,550 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education is Educational Services at $44,632. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Health Care and Social Assistance at $40,554.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 1,902 DOL filings, the median salary for a Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education is $43,067, ranging from $38,420 to $48,000.
The 90th percentile salary is $99,360 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, BROOKLYN, NE offers the highest median at $57,845.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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