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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hanford-Corcoran, CA

Median annual salary $98,250 +57.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,210
90th percentile $124,980
Employed locally 730
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,210
    25th
    $73,960
    50th (median)
    $98,250
    75th
    $107,020
    90th
    $124,980

    Hanford economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,750 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 143% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 43% 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 Hanford, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$41,260
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,800
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$55,580
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,830
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$42,170
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$88,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Hanford, CA is 57.6% 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 Hanford?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $60,210 per year in Hanford, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,960.