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Job outlook for kindergarten aides in the United States
Kindergarten aide job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected kindergarten aide job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.
About 55,400 new jobs for kindergarten aides are projected over the next decade.
Kindergarten aide salaries have increased 14% for kindergarten aides in the last 5 years.
There are over 37,140 kindergarten aides currently employed in the United States.
There are 43,097 active kindergarten aide job openings in the US.
The average kindergarten aide salary is $30,910.
Are kindergarten aide jobs in demand?
Kindergarten aide job and salary trends over time
Kindergarten aide jobs over time
Kindergarten aide job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 37,140 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 40,064 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 42,131 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 37,793 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 36,891 | 0.01% |
Average kindergarten aide salary over time
Kindergarten aide salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $30,910 | $14.86 | +3.5% |
| 2025 | $29,852 | $14.35 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $28,864 | $13.88 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | $28,104 | $13.51 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | $27,195 | $13.07 | +2.0% |
Kindergarten aide jobs by state
Most common states for kindergarten aides
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 815 | 12% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 125 | 12% |
| 3 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 312 | 10% |
| 4 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 489 | 9% |
| 5 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 263 | 9% |
| 6 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 770 | 8% |
| 7 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 160 | 8% |
| 8 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 111 | 8% |
| 9 | Alaska | 739,795 | 61 | 8% |
| 10 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 893 | 7% |
| 11 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 501 | 7% |
| 12 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 407 | 7% |
| 13 | Vermont | 623,657 | 41 | 7% |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 817 | 6% |
| 15 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 654 | 6% |
| 16 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 560 | 6% |
| 17 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 258 | 6% |
| 18 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 64 | 6% |
| 19 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 46 | 6% |
| 20 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 40 | 6% |
Kindergarten Aide job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of kindergarten aide experts
Springfield College
Berry College
Missouri State University
Nicholls State University
Chatham University
Dr. Linda Davis-Delano
Director, Educator Preparation & Licensure, Professor, Physical EducationSpringfield College
Educator Preparation
What skills stand out on Kindergarten Aide resumes?
Dr. Linda Davis-Delano: Ability to teach remotely and use a variety of pedagogical techniques including the use of a variety of technological platforms (e.g., YouTube, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Nearpod, Kahoot, Brainpop, TedEd).
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Kindergarten Aides to find work opportunities?
Dr. Frances Roe: Urban and large suburban areas are typically excellent places to our graduates to find teaching jobs. Large districts such as Hamilton County in Chattanooga, Cobb, and Gwinnet Counties in Georgia, as well as our local school districts are regulars at our Teacher Recruitment Fairs. The districts are holding their own district teacher recruitment fairs earlier and earlier in hopes of hiring our graduates. It is not usual for districts of various sizes to either email or call me asking for help finding certified teachers in the areas I identified earlier.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Kindergarten Aide job market given the pandemic?
Dr. Ximena Uribe-Zarain: Even though the pandemic has had an enormous impact on the social, economic, and emotional fabric of our society, jobs in our field have not been greatly affected by it. Graduates from the field of educational assessment, program evaluation, and research in education will find plenty of opportunities even in harsh times like these. The trends in the job market continue to be in industry in the area of psychometrics, program evaluation firms, and higher education.
What the pandemic has changed is the way we conduct business. The pandemic has made more evident and even widened systemic inequalities. As researchers, we need to pay close attention to our own cultural responsiveness and be mindful of the disparities in terms of health, racial justice, and technological access. We need to be intentional in our designs, analyses, and the dissemination of results; ultimately thinking on the way our work contributes to a more inclusive and equitable society.
Karen Cheramie
Interdisciplinary Studies Program CoordinatorNicholls State University
English, Modern Languages & Cultural Studies Department
What skills stand out on Kindergarten Aide resumes?
Karen Cheramie: Make sure your future employers know the impact you can make in the job. Check on your transferable skills. Be flexible and adaptable.
Christie Lewis
Assistant Professor of Education, Field CoordinatorChatham University
Education Department
What experience really stands out on Kindergarten Aide resumes?
Christie Lewis: I believe that graduates that go above and beyond the "check the box" really stand out. What I mean by this is that graduates who have been involved in the school and that became part of the school community really stand out. Perhaps a graduate volunteered to help with events at the school, started a tutoring club, and/or participated and did other things than teach in the classroom stands out. In addition, I think that volunteering in the community and also participating in teacher professional development really stands out. These things show that a graduate is excited and passionate.