Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 28 metro areas • California
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in California earn a median salary of $44,654 per year on average across 28 metro and nonmetro areas, +20.3% vs the national median of $37,120. An estimated 48,760 preschool teachers, except special education are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $38,400 to $49,190 depending on location.
$44,654
Avg median salary in California
$49,190
Highest paying metro
$38,400
Lowest paying metro
48,760
Employed in California
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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
inPreschool Teachers, Except Special Education salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $49,190 | $46,310 | $58,930 | 9,100 |
| Modesto, CA | $48,630 | $44,020 | $62,550 | 750 |
| San Jose, CA | $48,220 | $46,750 | $58,350 | 3,570 |
| Napa, CA | $46,850 | $43,700 | $48,820 | 180 |
| Vallejo, CA | $46,580 | $39,130 | $48,190 | 380 |
| Salinas, CA | $46,550 | $43,300 | $58,760 | 420 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $45,990 | $39,070 | $47,670 | 590 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $45,380 | $37,810 | $54,450 | 330 |
| San Diego, CA | $45,370 | $37,910 | $48,690 | 4,320 |
| Merced, CA | $45,320 | $38,080 | $59,930 | 200 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California | $45,320 | $36,860 | $58,470 | 110 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $45,250 | $38,640 | $50,970 | 370 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $45,190 | $38,720 | $50,340 | 580 |
| North Coast Region of California | $44,640 | $37,390 | $47,030 | 330 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $44,610 | $37,520 | $47,330 | 15,620 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $44,310 | $37,520 | $48,830 | 310 |
| Riverside, CA | $43,720 | $37,630 | $48,370 | 3,450 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $43,700 | $37,710 | $55,250 | 930 |
| Oxnard, CA | $43,690 | $36,390 | $48,240 | 990 |
| Stockton, CA | $43,590 | $37,700 | $46,010 | 780 |
| Chico, CA | $43,480 | $36,930 | $47,700 | 330 |
| Visalia, CA | $43,390 | $40,350 | $60,840 | 340 |
| Fresno, CA | $43,140 | $36,950 | $49,570 | 1,300 |
| El Centro, CA | $42,730 | $37,180 | $55,030 | 110 |
| Yuba City, CA | $42,650 | $37,100 | $49,440 | 160 |
| Sacramento, CA | $42,250 | $37,440 | $45,560 | 2,850 |
| Hanford, CA | $42,170 | $36,170 | $44,770 | 130 |
| Redding, CA | $38,400 | $36,230 | $44,740 | 230 |