The average salary for a kindergarten teacher in Guam is around $47,680 per year.
Avg Salary
Kindergarten teachers earn an average yearly salary of $47,680.
Wages typically start from $21,500 and go up to $68,940.
8% below national average Updated in 2018
Kindergarten teacher earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Kindergarten teacher salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $62,140 |
| Alabama | $44,620 |
| Arkansas | $45,870 |
| Arizona | $43,520 |
| California | $67,670 |
| Colorado | $47,750 |
| Connecticut | $77,420 |
| District of Columbia | $54,510 |
| Delaware | $57,000 |
| Florida | $49,680 |
| Georgia | $53,730 |
| Guam | $47,680 |
| Hawaii | $30,580 |
| Iowa | $53,750 |
| Idaho | $50,120 |
| Illinois | $54,856 |
| Indiana | $48,470 |
| Kansas | $51,230 |
| Kentucky | $54,630 |
| Louisiana | $49,890 |
| Massachusetts | $72,990 |
| Maryland | $64,460 |
| Maine | $53,270 |
| Michigan | $58,930 |
| Minnesota | $58,140 |
| Missouri | $47,180 |
| Mississippi | $42,640 |
| Montana | $53,090 |
| North Carolina | $45,810 |
| North Dakota | $50,150 |
| Nebraska | $57,820 |
| New Hampshire | $57,080 |
| New Jersey | $63,640 |
| New Mexico | $51,490 |
| Nevada | $55,730 |
| New York | $73,430 |
| Ohio | $58,500 |
| Oklahoma | $38,190 |
| Oregon | $71,500 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,510 |
| Puerto Rico | $33,670 |
| Rhode Island | $68,750 |
| South Carolina | $51,480 |
| South Dakota | $41,470 |
| Tennessee | $48,410 |
| Texas | $55,930 |
| Utah | $46,990 |
| Virginia | $60,540 |
| Vermont | $55,780 |
| Washington | $63,350 |
| Wisconsin | $56,170 |
| West Virginia | $46,730 |
| Wyoming | $57,510 |
How much does a Kindergarten Teacher earn?
Where one works has an impact on a kindergarten teacher’s starting salary. Salaries can vary from district to district and from state to state. Urban areas tend to offer higher kindergarten teacher salaries, but the cost of living is also higher. While a kindergarten teacher may earn less in a rural area, they'll probably spend less for rent, food, gas, and other expenses.
Kindergarten teachers at public primary schools generally fare better with their salary than those teaching at private schools. As well, possessing an advanced degree can lead to a higher starting salary. According to Huffington Post, school districts in the United States pay more than $8.6 billion per year in bonuses for teachers with a master’s degree (bonuses range from $1,423 to $10,777).
How do kindergarten teacher salaries compare to similar careers?
Kindergarten teachers earn 8% more than similar careers in Guam. On average, they make less than principals but more than childcare workers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Principal salary | $75K |
| School counselor salary | $59K |
| Librarian salary | $56K |
| High school teacher salary | $49K |
| Elementary school teacher salary | $50K |
| Kindergarten teacher salary | $48K |
| Preschool teacher salary | $25K |
| Teacher assistant salary | $24K |
| Nanny salary | $19K |
| Childcare worker salary | $19K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)