Kindergarten Teachers in Illinois
Get the information you need to know about working as a Kindergarten Teacher.
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Projected employment for Kindergarten Teachers in Illinois is growing slower than average.
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Kindergarten Teachers in Illinois earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Kindergarten Teachers Work in Illinois?
In Illinois, there were 4,630 people working as Kindergarten Teachers in the year 2018.
There were 4,690 Kindergarten Teachers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 60 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,500 Kindergarten Teachers working in it, which means Illinois has more Kindergarten Teachers than average.
Job Projections for Illinois
Jobs for Kindergarten Teachers in this state are growing at a rate of 3.9% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 8.0%.
Illinois Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 400 annual job openings, and 4,030 total jobs in 2026 for Kindergarten Teachers in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 16,700 annual jobs and 166,700 total jobs in 2026.
What do Kindergarten Teachers Make in Illinois?
In 2018 wages for Kindergarten Teachers ranged from $26,770 to $86,290 with $54,270 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in Illinois is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Illinois Metros for Kindergarten Teachers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Kindergarten Teachers.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 3,430 | $55,870 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 540 | $50,240 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 140 | $58,900 |
| Peoria, IL | 110 | $57,550 |
| Rockford, IL | 100 | $59,790 |
| Springfield, IL | 60 | $50,080 |
| Bloomington, IL | 50 | $77,080 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | 40 | $44,210 |
Top States for Kindergarten Teachers Employment
The table below shows the states where most Kindergarten Teachers work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 15,050 | $55,930 |
| California | 11,580 | $67,670 |
| Florida | 10,680 | $49,680 |
| Washington | 7,870 | $63,350 |
| New York | 6,120 | $73,430 |
| New Jersey | 5,120 | $63,640 |
| Georgia | 4,720 | $53,730 |
| Illinois | 4,630 | $54,270 |
| Virginia | 4,010 | $60,540 |
| Colorado | 3,630 | $47,750 |
| Tennessee | 3,460 | $48,410 |
| Minnesota | 3,440 | $58,140 |
| Pennsylvania | 3,350 | $60,220 |
| North Carolina | 3,320 | $45,810 |
| Arizona | 3,040 | $43,520 |
| Massachusetts | 3,020 | $72,990 |
| Ohio | 2,890 | $58,500 |
| Maryland | 2,610 | $64,460 |
| Kentucky | 2,500 | $54,630 |
| South Carolina | 2,120 | $51,480 |
Below are the states where Kindergarten Teachers get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | $77,420 |
| New York | $73,430 |
| Massachusetts | $72,990 |
| Oregon | $71,500 |
| Rhode Island | $68,750 |
| California | $67,670 |
| Maryland | $64,460 |
| New Jersey | $63,640 |
| Washington | $63,350 |
| Alaska | $62,140 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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