Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $92,200 +47.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,890
90th percentile $126,030
Employed locally 940
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,890
    25th
    $64,070
    50th (median)
    $92,200
    75th
    $104,950
    90th
    $126,030

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 99% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 1% below 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $39,070
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $52,710
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $49,100
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $93,050
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $44,310
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $80,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

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

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 47.9% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $59,890 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,070.