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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in California
Ranked #6 of 51 · CA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do preschool teachers, except special education make in California?
The median preschool teachers, except special education salary in California is $47,400 per year (mean $51,190), and about 80% earn between $37,870 and $65,350.
How much do preschool teachers, except special education make per hour in California?
Roughly $25 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $51,190 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is California a high-paying state for preschool teachers, except special education?
California ranks #6 of 51 states for preschool teachers, except special education pay. Its mean salary of $51,190 is about 19% above the U.S. average of $43,030.
Which metro areas in California pay preschool teachers, except special education the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in California for preschool teachers, except special education are Visalia, CA ($56,930), San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($53,810), San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($51,190), by median annual wage.
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