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

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

Median annual salary $80,040 +28.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,670
90th percentile $135,820
Employed locally 4,570
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,670
    25th
    $60,380
    50th (median)
    $80,040
    75th
    $99,620
    90th
    $135,820

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 111% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 11% 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 Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $52,070
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $39,290
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,510
    Tutors $36,480
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,140
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $37,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Fresno, CA is 28.4% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $51,670 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,380.