Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $75,580 +23% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,150
90th percentile $127,630
Employed locally 90
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,150
    25th
    $61,760
    50th (median)
    $75,580
    75th
    $103,390
    90th
    $127,630

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 73% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 27% 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$97,160
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$47,440
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$59,430
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$97,530
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$47,210
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$45,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 23% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $52,150 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,760.