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

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

Median annual salary $97,400 +56.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $64,130
90th percentile $125,360
Employed locally 1,190
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,130
    25th
    $80,320
    50th (median)
    $97,400
    75th
    $117,420
    90th
    $125,360

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 150% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 50% 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 Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $51,560
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,930
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,470
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $100,390
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $49,090
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Merced, CA is 56.2% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $64,130 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,320.