Kindergarten and elementary school teachers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$62,310
~$30/hr · ~$5,193/mo
US Jobs
1.5M
Decline
AI & Automation Risk
6/10
Moderate
AI & Automation Risk
Moderate 6/10
AI will significantly automate back-end knowledge work such as lesson planning, grading, and administrative communication, which currently occupy a large portion of a teacher's time. However, the core of the role involves physical supervision, emotional support, and real-time behavioral management of young children, which creates a substantial barrier to full automation.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro, CABEST VALUE | $101,960 | Average (100.2) | $101,806 |
| Visalia, CA | $101,340 | Average (101.5) | $99,862 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $98,250 | Average (98.6) | $99,669 |
| Kingston, NY | $97,710 | Average (99.6) | $98,128 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $103,580 | Above avg (105.9) | $97,818 |
| Merced, CA | $97,400 | Average (99.6) | $97,773 |
| Modesto, CA | $100,430 | Above avg (105.1) | $95,532 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $101,170 | Above avg (106.4) | $95,120 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $100,620 | Above avg (107.4) | $93,670 |
| Yuba City, CA | $96,040 | Above avg (103.8) | $92,544 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $98,110 | Above avg (106.5) | $92,132 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $97,560 | Above avg (107.3) | $90,888 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $98,270 | Above avg (109.1) | $90,081 |
| Bellingham, WA | $93,560 | Above avg (104.0) | $89,951 |
| Vallejo, CA | $98,200 | Above avg (109.4) | $89,796 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
10-Year Growth
-2% (Decline)
Hourly Rate
~$30/hr
Monthly Income
~$5,193/mo
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