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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $95,370 +53% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,520
90th percentile $108,000
Employed locally 2,560
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,520
    25th
    $64,660
    50th (median)
    $95,370
    75th
    $104,820
    90th
    $108,000

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,580
    Modesto, CA $100,430
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $100,060

    Related occupations in Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,370
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $60,800
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $93,990
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,170
    Tutors $35,820
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Stockton, CA is 53% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $61,520 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,660.