Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $78,440 +27.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,470
90th percentile $103,720
Employed locally 250
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,470
    25th
    $59,060
    50th (median)
    $78,440
    75th
    $102,840
    90th
    $103,720

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 89% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 11% 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 Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,370
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $60,800
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $95,370
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $93,990
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,170
    Tutors $35,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Stockton, CA is 27.7% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $58,470 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,060.