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Best states for a toddler assistant teacher
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Dr. Mark Williams Ph.D.
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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to toddler assistant teacher jobs, it's no different. We know how hard job search can be, and in order to make your life a little easier, we have the information you need in order to determine where you might want to start your job search. As toddler assistant teachers are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for toddler assistant teachers. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a toddler assistant teacher, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
The median salary for toddler assistant teachers in New York is $32,177. Compare that to the median salary in South Carolina of $20,951, which ranked worst for toddler assistant teachers, and you can see how your location is important for your career.If you are currently seeking employment as a toddler assistant teacher, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for toddler assistant teachers in 2025
1. New York
Total toddler assistant teacher jobs: 1,069 Average annual salary: $32,177 Lowest 10 percent earn: $24,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Location Quotient: 1.13
2. Alaska
Total toddler assistant teacher jobs: 47 Average annual salary: $34,633 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Location Quotient: 0.76
3. Oklahoma
Total toddler assistant teacher jobs: 268 Average annual salary: $28,486 Lowest 10 percent earn: $22,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Location Quotient: 1.18
4. Rhode Island
Total toddler assistant teacher jobs: 51 Average annual salary: $33,769 Lowest 10 percent earn: $26,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Location Quotient: 0.57
5. Delaware
Total toddler assistant teacher jobs: 107 Average annual salary: $29,998 Lowest 10 percent earn: $23,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Location Quotient: 1.15
6. Massachusetts
Total toddler assistant teacher jobs: 695 Average annual salary: $31,046 Lowest 10 percent earn: $24,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
7. Arizona
Total toddler assistant teacher jobs: 452 Average annual salary: $29,900 Lowest 10 percent earn: $22,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
8. Washington
Total toddler assistant teacher jobs: 435 Average annual salary: $33,155 Lowest 10 percent earn: $25,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Location Quotient: 0.81
9. California
Total toddler assistant teacher jobs: 1,801 Average annual salary: $34,286 Lowest 10 percent earn: $26,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Location Quotient: 0.83
10. Oregon
Total toddler assistant teacher jobs: 210 Average annual salary: $33,115 Lowest 10 percent earn: $25,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Location Quotient: 0.69
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Detailed list of the best states for a toddler assistant teacher
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $32,177 | $24,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,069 |
| 2 | Alaska | $34,633 | $29,000 | 739,795 | 47 |
| 3 | Oklahoma | $28,486 | $22,000 | 3,930,864 | 268 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $33,769 | $26,000 | 1,059,639 | 51 |
| 5 | Delaware | $29,998 | $23,000 | 961,939 | 107 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $31,046 | $24,000 | 6,859,819 | 695 |
| 7 | Arizona | $29,900 | $22,000 | 7,016,270 | 452 |
| 8 | Washington | $33,155 | $25,000 | 7,405,743 | 435 |
| 9 | California | $34,286 | $26,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,801 |
| 10 | Oregon | $33,115 | $25,000 | 4,142,776 | 210 |
| 11 | Michigan | $27,918 | $21,000 | 9,962,311 | 697 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $28,492 | $22,000 | 5,576,606 | 560 |
| 13 | Maine | $31,792 | $25,000 | 1,335,907 | 40 |
| 14 | Vermont | $30,811 | $24,000 | 623,657 | 42 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $27,479 | $21,000 | 1,342,795 | 170 |
| 16 | Nevada | $28,195 | $21,000 | 2,998,039 | 153 |
| 17 | Utah | $30,526 | $23,000 | 3,101,833 | 116 |
| 18 | Colorado | $27,577 | $21,000 | 5,607,154 | 663 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $29,244 | $23,000 | 755,393 | 22 |
| 20 | Tennessee | $27,995 | $21,000 | 6,715,984 | 353 |
| 21 | New Mexico | $26,708 | $20,000 | 2,088,070 | 197 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $28,055 | $21,000 | 3,588,184 | 237 |
| 23 | Missouri | $27,780 | $21,000 | 6,113,532 | 401 |
| 24 | New Jersey | $27,107 | $20,000 | 9,005,644 | 978 |
| 25 | Hawaii | $33,568 | $28,000 | 1,427,538 | 10 |
| 26 | Illinois | $26,467 | $20,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,358 |
| 27 | Mississippi | $27,398 | $21,000 | 2,984,100 | 96 |
| 28 | District of Columbia | $29,133 | $22,000 | 693,972 | 121 |
| 29 | Montana | $25,355 | $19,000 | 1,050,493 | 102 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $25,556 | $19,000 | 12,805,537 | 876 |
| 31 | Idaho | $26,321 | $20,000 | 1,716,943 | 100 |
| 32 | West Virginia | $26,711 | $20,000 | 1,815,857 | 22 |
| 33 | Maryland | $24,874 | $19,000 | 6,052,177 | 708 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $24,685 | $19,000 | 1,920,076 | 157 |
| 35 | Texas | $24,639 | $18,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,510 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $25,707 | $20,000 | 869,666 | 20 |
| 37 | Iowa | $24,310 | $18,000 | 3,145,711 | 243 |
| 38 | Virginia | $25,428 | $19,000 | 8,470,020 | 643 |
| 39 | Wyoming | $23,878 | $18,000 | 579,315 | 41 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $24,595 | $19,000 | 4,454,189 | 145 |
| 41 | Kansas | $22,831 | $17,000 | 2,913,123 | 245 |
| 42 | Wisconsin | $24,154 | $18,000 | 5,795,483 | 335 |
| 43 | North Carolina | $23,976 | $18,000 | 10,273,419 | 626 |
| 44 | Florida | $22,578 | $17,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,332 |
| 45 | Indiana | $22,166 | $17,000 | 6,666,818 | 502 |
| 46 | Alabama | $23,543 | $18,000 | 4,874,747 | 178 |
| 47 | Georgia | $22,045 | $17,000 | 10,429,379 | 734 |
| 48 | Ohio | $22,453 | $17,000 | 11,658,609 | 624 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $22,764 | $17,000 | 4,684,333 | 176 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $21,870 | $17,000 | 3,004,279 | 146 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $20,951 | $16,000 | 5,024,369 | 316 |
Highest paying states for toddler assistant teachers
| Rank | State | Avg. Toddler Assistant Teacher Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $32,177 |
| 2 | Alaska | $34,633 |
| 3 | Oklahoma | $28,486 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $33,769 |
| 5 | Delaware | $29,998 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $31,046 |
| 7 | Arizona | $29,900 |
| 8 | Washington | $33,155 |
| 9 | California | $34,286 |
| 10 | Oregon | $33,115 |
| 11 | Michigan | $27,918 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $28,492 |
| 13 | Maine | $31,792 |
| 14 | Vermont | $30,811 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $27,479 |
| 16 | Nevada | $28,195 |
| 17 | Utah | $30,526 |
| 18 | Colorado | $27,577 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $29,244 |
| 20 | Tennessee | $27,995 |
| 21 | New Mexico | $26,708 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $28,055 |
| 23 | Missouri | $27,780 |
| 24 | New Jersey | $27,107 |
| 25 | Hawaii | $33,568 |
| 26 | Illinois | $26,467 |
| 27 | Mississippi | $27,398 |
| 28 | District of Columbia | $29,133 |
| 29 | Montana | $25,355 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $25,556 |
| 31 | Idaho | $26,321 |
| 32 | West Virginia | $26,711 |
| 33 | Maryland | $24,874 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $24,685 |
| 35 | Texas | $24,639 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $25,707 |
| 37 | Iowa | $24,310 |
| 38 | Virginia | $25,428 |
| 39 | Wyoming | $23,878 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $24,595 |
| 41 | Kansas | $22,831 |
| 42 | Wisconsin | $24,154 |
| 43 | North Carolina | $23,976 |
| 44 | Florida | $22,578 |
| 45 | Indiana | $22,166 |
| 46 | Alabama | $23,543 |
| 47 | Georgia | $22,045 |
| 48 | Ohio | $22,453 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $22,764 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $21,870 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $20,951 |
Expert opinions on the best states for toddler assistant teachers
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Dr. Mark Williams Ph.D.
Professor, Calvin University
If you mean in the field(s) of classics, some private schools and academies are hiring (still) Latin and Greek teachers, especially in the South and Southwest. In the upper Midwest and Northeast, not so much.
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Updated January 8, 2025