How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Kansas?
$56,670a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in Kansas. That is $27.25 an hour or $4,723 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.25
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,180Median: $56,670Highest 10%: $65,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,180 | $22.68 | |
| 25th | $49,210 | $23.66 | |
| Median | $56,670 | $27.25 | |
| 75th | $61,600 | $29.62 | |
| 90th | $65,070 | $31.28 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $60,410 |
| Wichita, KS | $59,790 |
| Topeka, KS | $56,600 |
| Lawrence, KS | $54,400 |
| Manhattan, KS | $50,330 |
| Joplin, MO | $48,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for kindergarten teachers.
| 35. Indiana | $58,250 |
| 36. Florida | $58,100 |
| 37. Tennessee | $58,070 |
| 38. Kansas | $56,670 |
| 39. Missouri | $56,590 |
| 40. North Carolina | $53,180 |
| 41. Hawaii | $53,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $27.25 ($56,670 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $56,670 against $62,680 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Kansas rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
Kansas ranks 38 of 50 states.
Which city in Kansas pays kindergarten teachers the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $60,410 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.