Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $106,030 +72.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,850
90th percentile $121,120
Employed locally 130
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,850
    25th
    $80,190
    50th (median)
    $106,030
    75th
    $115,880
    90th
    $121,120

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 163% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 63% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $104,810
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $102,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,030
    Salinas, CA $101,100

    Nearby metros — Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $115,930
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $108,640
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $104,810
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $102,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,030
    Salinas, CA $101,100

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $51,560
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,930
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $97,400
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,470
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $100,390
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $49,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Merced, CA is 72.6% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $59,850 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,190.