Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $93,670 +50.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,880
90th percentile $120,400
Employed locally 860
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,880
    25th
    $64,000
    50th (median)
    $93,670
    75th
    $101,820
    90th
    $120,400

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 137% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 37% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,580
    El Centro, CA $101,960
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620

    Nearby metros — Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $101,960
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,580
    Modesto, CA $100,430
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $100,060

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $38,350
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $59,180
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $57,520
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $82,890
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,480
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Chico, CA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Chico, CA is 50.3% above the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Chico?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $59,880 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,000.