Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $100,120 +63% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,230
90th percentile $127,900
Employed locally 50
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,230
    25th
    $74,130
    50th (median)
    $100,120
    75th
    $112,440
    90th
    $127,900

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 178% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 78% 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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,020
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $52,380
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $101,960
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $96,370
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $100,680
    Tutors $46,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in El Centro, CA is 63% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $58,230 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,130.