6. Virginia
Annual Salary: $60,900
Cost of living index: 100.8
Available jobs: 4,790
Virginia, next on our list of best states for kindergarten teachers offers a median wage for kindergarten teachers that is higher than the average. The state also has an average cost of living index, which is just right for a family–since house rental rates and other living expenses do not have to be too expensive. You can also take advantage of their many job openings.