Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $86,820 +41.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $57,190
90th percentile $118,370
Employed locally 410
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,190
    25th
    $74,660
    50th (median)
    $86,820
    75th
    $100,530
    90th
    $118,370

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 101% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 1% 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,070
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $97,560
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $57,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,910
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $104,990
    Tutors $44,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Riverside, CA is 41.3% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $57,190 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,660.