Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Visalia, CA

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

Median annual salary $79,570 +29.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $68,610
90th percentile $123,890
Employed locally 290
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,610
    25th
    $72,270
    50th (median)
    $79,570
    75th
    $122,730
    90th
    $123,890

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 115% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 15% 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 Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $101,340
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $43,530
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $54,700
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $95,320
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $80,040
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $56,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Visalia, CA is 29.5% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $68,610 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,270.