Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $115,930 +88.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $62,780
90th percentile $123,390
Employed locally 210
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,780
    25th
    $94,620
    50th (median)
    $115,930
    75th
    $117,310
    90th
    $123,390

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 146% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 46% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Salinas, CA $101,100

    Nearby metros — Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Salinas, CA $101,100

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $45,790
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $100,430
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $58,420
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $98,150
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,630
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $101,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Modesto, CA is 88.7% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $62,780 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,620.