Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 28 metro areas • California
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in California earn a median salary of $92,273 per year on average across 28 metro and nonmetro areas, +48% vs the national median of $62,340. An estimated 141,380 elementary school teachers, except special education are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $77,020 to $101,960 depending on location.
$92,273
Avg median salary in California
$101,960
Highest paying metro
$77,020
Lowest paying metro
141,380
Employed in California
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro, CA | $101,960 | $79,780 | $126,290 | 760 |
| Visalia, CA | $101,340 | $75,540 | $118,980 | 2,520 |
| Salinas, CA | $101,300 | $76,890 | $110,330 | 1,730 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $100,580 | $79,540 | $124,940 | 42,880 |
| Modesto, CA | $100,430 | $76,370 | $120,050 | 2,370 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $100,060 | $76,180 | $104,240 | 1,910 |
| San Jose, CA | $99,780 | $79,340 | $119,810 | 6,610 |
| San Francisco, CA | $98,890 | $74,440 | $121,450 | 14,800 |
| Sacramento, CA | $98,270 | $63,800 | $105,520 | 9,160 |
| Hanford, CA | $98,250 | $73,960 | $107,020 | 730 |
| Vallejo, CA | $98,200 | $72,660 | $115,920 | 1,420 |
| Oxnard, CA | $97,780 | $74,030 | $107,030 | 2,640 |
| Riverside, CA | $97,560 | $76,040 | $111,940 | 18,270 |
| Merced, CA | $97,400 | $80,320 | $117,420 | 1,190 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $97,160 | $72,460 | $103,650 | 2,130 |
| Yuba City, CA | $96,040 | $74,560 | $104,320 | 650 |
| Stockton, CA | $95,370 | $64,660 | $104,820 | 2,560 |
| Chico, CA | $93,670 | $64,000 | $101,820 | 860 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $92,200 | $64,070 | $104,950 | 940 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California | $81,870 | $64,060 | $100,490 | 810 |
| Napa, CA | $81,320 | $65,710 | $105,400 | 480 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $80,630 | $65,480 | $102,360 | 930 |
| Redding, CA | $80,520 | $63,550 | $100,010 | 870 |
| Fresno, CA | $80,040 | $60,380 | $99,620 | 4,570 |
| North Coast Region of California | $78,910 | $63,810 | $102,000 | 1,620 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $78,670 | $63,420 | $98,700 | 1,950 |
| San Diego, CA | $78,430 | $65,000 | $102,200 | 11,720 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $77,020 | $63,460 | $96,550 | 4,300 |