Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Chico, CA

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

Median annual salary $75,080 +22.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,680
90th percentile $122,140
Employed locally 50
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,680
    25th
    $60,510
    50th (median)
    $75,080
    75th
    $104,960
    90th
    $122,140

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 109% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 9% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $115,930
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $108,640
    Merced, CA $106,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $104,810
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $102,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,030

    Nearby metros — Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $115,930
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $108,640
    Merced, CA $106,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $104,810
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $102,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,030

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $38,350
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $93,670
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $59,180
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $57,520
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $82,890
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Chico?

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

    Is Chico above or below average for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Chico, CA is 22.2% above the national median of $61,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Chico?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $52,680 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,510.