Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $101,100 +64.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,830
90th percentile $125,520
Employed locally 130
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,830
    25th
    $78,580
    50th (median)
    $101,100
    75th
    $122,270
    90th
    $125,520

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 107% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 7% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other$110,760
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$46,410
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$101,300
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$98,320
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$63,970
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Salinas, CA is 64.6% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $59,830 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,580.