Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education vs. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary: Salary Comparison (2026)

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Educations earn a median salary of $61,430/year, while Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys earn $35,240/year - a difference of $26,190. Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Educations earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.