Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $102,030 +66.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,200
90th percentile $117,120
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,200
    25th
    $67,820
    50th (median)
    $102,030
    75th
    $112,540
    90th
    $117,120

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 109% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 9% 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
    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
    Merced, CA $106,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $104,810
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $102,610
    Salinas, CA $101,100

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,330
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $98,270
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $103,640
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $57,680
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $57,660
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $78,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Sacramento, CA is 66.1% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $61,200 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,820.