Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $100,580 +61.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,240
90th percentile $128,080
Employed locally 42,880
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,240
    25th
    $79,540
    50th (median)
    $100,580
    75th
    $124,940
    90th
    $128,080

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 108% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 8% 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
    Modesto, CA $100,430
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $100,060
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,780

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $45,420
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $56,210
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,970
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $47,770
    Tutors $42,300
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $116,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Los Angeles, CA is 61.3% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $61,240 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,540.