Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $97,160 +55.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,990
90th percentile $115,900
Employed locally 2,130
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,990
    25th
    $72,460
    50th (median)
    $97,160
    75th
    $103,650
    90th
    $115,900

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 94% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 6% 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $47,440
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $59,430
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,530
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $47,210
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,990
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $62,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 55.9% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $60,990 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,460.