Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $73,660 +19.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,920
90th percentile $122,410
Employed locally 60
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,920
    25th
    $56,130
    50th (median)
    $73,660
    75th
    $106,520
    90th
    $122,410

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 79% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 21% below 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $39,070
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $92,200
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $52,710
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $49,100
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $93,050
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $44,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

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

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 19.9% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $40,920 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,130.