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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in California
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Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of elementary school teachers, except special educations in California earn between $61,940 and $127,070. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean elementary school teachers, except special education salary in California is $95,670, about 31.7% above the U.S. average ($72,650). That works out to roughly $46/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $103,390 | $93,930 | 10,480 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $102,860 | $102,340 | 7,810 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $101,860 | $98,150 | 44,790 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $101,860 | $98,510 | 17,860 |
| Modesto, CA | $101,640 | $99,430 | 2,450 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $101,030 | $94,060 | 2,170 |
| Vallejo, CA | $100,790 | $94,280 | 1,680 |
| Napa, CA | $100,410 | $95,140 | 570 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do elementary school teachers, except special education make in California?
The median elementary school teachers, except special education salary in California is $99,650 per year (mean $95,670), and about 80% earn between $61,940 and $127,070.
How much do elementary school teachers, except special education make per hour in California?
Roughly $46 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $95,670 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is California a high-paying state for elementary school teachers, except special education?
California ranks #2 of 51 states for elementary school teachers, except special education pay. Its mean salary of $95,670 is about 31.7% above the U.S. average of $72,650.
Which metro areas in California pay elementary school teachers, except special education the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in California for elementary school teachers, except special education are Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA ($103,390), San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($102,860), Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($101,860), by median annual wage.
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