Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in California
Ranked #6 of 51 · CA
19% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $51,190 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $47,400
Employment 55,700
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,870P25 $43,910 Median $47,400P75 $59,150P90 $65,350
About 80% of preschool teachers, except special educations in California earn between $37,870 and $65,350. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean preschool teachers, except special education salary in California is $51,190, about 19% above the U.S. average ($43,030). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visalia, CA | $56,930 | $56,190 | 430 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $53,810 | $55,850 | 10,280 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $51,190 | $55,510 | 3,570 |
| Modesto, CA | $49,500 | $55,820 | 640 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $48,580 | $52,690 | 140 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $48,130 | $50,460 | 630 |
| Merced, CA | $48,120 | $53,500 | 290 |
| North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $47,980 | $50,420 | 420 |
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