Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Hanford, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hanford-Corcoran, CA

Median annual salary $92,800 +51.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $57,670
90th percentile $122,490
Employed locally 60
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,670
    25th
    $67,130
    50th (median)
    $92,800
    75th
    $118,470
    90th
    $122,490

    Hanford economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,750 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 135% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 35% 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 Hanford, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $41,260
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,800
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $98,250
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $55,580
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,830
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $42,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Hanford, CA is 51.1% 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 Hanford?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $57,670 per year in Hanford, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,130.