7. Illinois
Annual Salary: $53,560
Cost of living index: 94.6
Available jobs: 4,270
With a very high demand for kindergarten teachers, there is no doubt that Illinois is among the 25 best states for kindergarten teachers. The state offers a decent wage that is almost on the average, and also boasts of cheaper costs of living as compared to other American states. It looks so much like a great income-expenses balance.