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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $98,270 +57.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,870
90th percentile $115,130
Employed locally 9,160
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,870
    25th
    $63,800
    50th (median)
    $98,270
    75th
    $105,520
    90th
    $115,130

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 105% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 5% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,330
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $103,640
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $57,680
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $57,660
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $78,590
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $45,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $58,870 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,800.