17. Indiana
Annual Salary: $46,710
Cost of living index: 89.5
Available jobs: 2,710
Indiana ranked higher than North Carolina on our list of best states for kindergarten teachers because its annual median salary for kindergarten teachers is higher and the state’s cost of living is lower. It might not be at the ideal salary range, but with so many openings you’ll at least have higher chances of getting hired.
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