Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $101,960 +63.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,450
90th percentile $135,650
Employed locally 760
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,450
    25th
    $79,780
    50th (median)
    $101,960
    75th
    $126,290
    90th
    $135,650

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 181% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 81% 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
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,580

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,780

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,020
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $52,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $96,370
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $100,680
    Tutors $46,750
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $100,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in El Centro, CA is 63.6% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $61,450 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,780.